Verstappen looks back on the 2021 season going through peaks and lows growing up against Hamilton

Verstappen and Hamilton's F1 world title battle in the 2021 season is impressive, and looking at Verstappen's performance throughout the season: 10 wins and pole positions, 18 podiums and 652 laps ahead, he deserves to be a world champion.

Asked about highlights throughout the season, Verstappen was a little embarrassed, after all, he had created too many blood-boiling scenes.

"Winning in Monaco feels great, especially after going through difficult times and misfortunes. Austria's two-game winning streak, Zandvoort's homegrown victory and, of course, the crazy moment of the final race. ”

Speaking about the trough of the season, Verstappen first mentioned the British Grand Prix, when the car hit the parapet at high speed after he collided with Hamilton.

"I stayed in the hospital all night to get checked, my mood had hit rock bottom and I didn't want to stay there."

Another frustrating moment was in Baku, where a flat tire lost a potential champion.

'Baku is not good, but it was also an opportunity for me to grow into a better driver.

"People started questioning me and even criticizing me. But I think that I can grow up in this kind of encounter, I have to believe in myself, I have to believe in myself, I have to become stronger. ”

"I think the quality of the game is very high, especially the confrontation between me and Lewis. We pushed each other to the limit each time. There are a lot of very tough races between us. ”

"We've been pushing to the limit without any respite. Throughout the race weekend, qualifying and regular racing are very important and we have to always try to be perfect, which is very important for F1. ”

"A small mistake can lead to a change in the top two, especially when it comes to fighting for the title. Our focus on the game was very high. ”

Verstappen believes that it is precisely because of the high intensity and high level of confrontation that he has grown rapidly.

"I gained a whole new experience and got to know myself again. I'm lucky to keep getting stronger. ”