Lewis Hamilton ‘stronger than ever’ and backed for record-breaking Formula 1 world title ahead of Max Verstappen but lacks ruthless streak of Fernando Alonso

Lewis Hamilton’s former teammate Heikki Kovalainen has backed the Brit for a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world title, saying he has been made ‘stronger than ever’ by last season’s events. Hamilton missed out on the chance to move ahead of Michael Schumacher’s seven world championships in 2021, beaten by Max Verstappen in extremely controversial circumstances. […]