More infoTwo-time Formula One world champion Mika Hakkinen has suggested that Lewis Hamilton may be the favourite to win this month's British Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Verstappen has taken the chequered flag on five occasions this season and will be hoping to pip Hamilton to a sixth victory at Silverstone. The 23-year-old won both races of the recent double-header at Spielberg after crossing the line first at the French Grand Prix last month. "It's a circuit that obviously Lewis is strong at and the Mercedes has typically been strong at. Red Bull and Mercedes are poised to battle it out for glory this year

Source: Express July 08, 2021 12:02 UTC