Grosjean Reveals Why Max Verstappen Deserved the 2021 F1 Title Despite Rooting for Lewis Hamilton

The 2021 Formula One season was arguably the most dynamic season of the sport’s history with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battling each other for the championship title. The duo often came together on the track over the initial 21 race weekends, and just when we thought the tangling was finally over, the season finale in Abu Dhabi delivered a shocker of a race for the viewers.

Hamilton had his hands on the title over most of the evening only for the race director, Michael Masi to take it away on the very last lap. The entire racing fraternity exploded as many called out an alleged unfair play and that Hamilton deserved the title more than Verstappen.

However, former F1 driver, Romain Grosjean, has a different opinion about the rivalry.

What did Grosjean say?

As reported by Planet F1, the Frenchman admitted that he was rooting for Hamilton the entire time. But, despite his wish to see Hamilton lift the championship trophy not coming to fruition, he felt that the two rivals showcased one of the most exciting title fights of all time.

Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 McLaren’s Lando Norris collides with Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Pool via REUTERS/Peter Kohalmi

“I was more Lewis side than Max. So, I was kind of, ‘Oh, Lewis lost it over the last part of the season; Max did the same, made an incredible job. But I thought it was so cool to get those two guys going together,” Grosjean said.

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Max Verstappen deserved the title more than Lewis Hamilton

Despite rooting for Hamilton, Grosjean pointed out why Verstappen deserved to lift the 2021 championship title. “I think the wrong conception is to think that the World Championship went on one lap,” he said.

Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen kicks the wheel of his car after crashing out of the race REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

“It was 22 Grands Prix. And if you look at the full season, you know Max had the puncture in Baku. Valtteri Bottas crashed into Verstappen in Hungary. There was the Silverstone race. I think at the end, if we look at how many points were lost by Verstappen, not necessarily by his fault, he was the one that deserved more the championship.”

Overall, Grosjean’s perspective on the controversy-stricken 2021 season does make sense. But, let’s hear it from you – Did Verstappen deserve to lift the 2021 world championship trophy?

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