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Damon Hill Reignites Feud with Max Verstappen: A Comparison to Niki Lauda and Red Bull Tactics

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 18, 2025
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Damon Hill Reignites Feud with Max Verstappen: A Comparison to Niki Lauda and Red Bull Tactics

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202503160138 // Usage for editorial use only //

Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill has once again stoked the flames of his ongoing verbal confrontation with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Hill, who has been a vocal critic of Verstappen, particularly during the 2024 F1 season, has now accused the champion racer of being overly aggressive on the track, likening his driving style to ‘fighting with his fists.’

In the previous season, Verstappen’s high-intensity racing and confrontational approach with McLaren’s Lando Norris, a fellow title contender, drew Hill’s ire. The former champion even compared Verstappen to the notorious character of Dick Dastardly from the popular children’s cartoon “Wacky Races” following a significant tussle with Norris at the Mexican Grand Prix.

Hill, who wrapped up his tenure as a Sky F1 television analyst in 2024, recently hinted that his outspoken opinions of Verstappen did not contribute to his departure from the role. The 64-year-old racing veteran reaffirmed his critique of Verstappen, arguing that the young driver would be left mewling if his rivals mirrored his aggressive tactics.

In an analysis of the Australian Grand Prix, Hill also took a jab at Red Bull, accusing the team of giving Verstappen unchecked freedom on the track and shielding him from retribution for breaching the unspoken rules of conduct between drivers. Despite his criticism, Hill was keen to stress that he harbours no ill-will towards Verstappen. He said, “I’m not anti-Max. I think Max is brilliant. I enjoy his racing style. He’s thrilling to watch.”

Adding to the discourse, Alain Prost, a peer of Verstappen’s in the four-time World Champions club, recently drew parallels between the Red Bull driver and the late three-time F1 World Champion Niki Lauda. Prost, who shared an electrifying partnership with Lauda at McLaren in the 1984 season, noted that Verstappen’s straightforward approach echoed that of his former teammate.

Hill, however, had a wry response to Prost’s comparison. He pointed out that while Lauda was known for his strategic mindset, Verstappen’s style was more akin to battling it out with his ‘fists.’ Hill said, “I concur with Prost’s observation. But I’d like to add that Lauda was a strategist, not a fighter.”

Prost had originally praised Verstappen in an interview with Italian media outlet RMC Motori last month, labeling him “a great champion” and predicting his future success in the Championship. Prost said, “Being equal in titles with someone like him doesn’t bother me. In fact, I’m confident that he will surpass my record in the years to come.” Prost also drew attention to Verstappen’s candid demeanor, saying, “Like Niki, Max is direct and honest. He is a compelling figure who speaks his mind.”

This ongoing debate around Verstappen’s racing style and his place among the greats of F1 continues to fuel discussions in the world of motorsport. Only time will tell if Verstappen’s ‘fists-first’ approach will secure him more championship titles or if it will eventually prove to be his Achilles heel.

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