Lewis Hamilton name-dropped in SHOCKING Max Verstappen crash claim

A stunning Max Verstappen claim has been issued by a Formula 1 legend, with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton also finding himself at the center of it.

Verstappen clinched a fourth-consecutive world championship in 2024, but it was not without its controversial moments.

F1 HEADLINES: Max Verstappen plans revealed as Aston Martin make STUNNING announcement

READ MORE: F1 2025 Testing: Bahrain start times, schedule and TV channels

Whilst many had felt Verstappen had matured in recent years, the 'old' aggressive Max was on display when under threat at times last year, resulting in many on-track clashes and incidents with championship rival Lando Norris.

Speaking on those incidents, F1 legend Juan Pablo Montoya has issued an eye-catching verdict on the four-time champ's driving style.

READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton hints at Ferrari 'MAGIC' ahead of F1 testing

Will Max Verstappen win a fifth title in 2025?

Speaking to OnlineCassino.com.br, the Columbian said: "Max doesn't like losing, and Max is a guy who would rather crash than let you beat him,"

"When he was going against Lewis and taking no prisoners, everybody thought, 'Oh great. Finally, someone is standing up to Hamilton’.

"Now the positions are reversed. And you look at it and now when the guy that is winning does something dodgy, they question it. That’s a new thing."

Heading into 2025, Verstappen is targeting a fifth consecutive drivers' title, but he is likely to face huge competition.

As cars continue to converge under the current set of regulations, several drivers and teams are eyeing exactly the same prize as the Dutchman.

READ MORE: Daniel Ricciardo F1 RETURN verdict emerges

Related

More F1 news

Full News Feed

Max Verstappen reveals Red Bull are in talks with FIA over controversial ruling

• Yesterday 22:00

Charles Leclerc to copy Lewis Hamilton after Monaco Grand Prix disaster

• Yesterday 20:27

Racing chief wants Ricciardo and Verstappen dream team

• Yesterday 18:05

F1 team launch World Cup livery for Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

• Yesterday 16:08

FIA set for rules review amid Red Bull protest

• June 11, 2026 23:00

Mercedes mock Kim Kardashian after F1 howler

• June 11, 2026 20:57