HOT TAKE: Verstappen has psychological advantage over Hamilton

Red Bull Racing and Mercedes are fighting for the world championship this season. Where Lewis Hamilton took a lead on Verstappen during the first races, the Dutchman managed to fight back and take the lead. In France, he even increased his lead over Hamilton to 12 points.

The Red Bull driver took pole position in qualifying but threw away his lead on the first lap. Hamilton took advantage of the situation and led the race for a significant period. The Brit seemed to be able to hold on to first place, but Verstappen was able to pass Hamilton at the end of the race to take the win.

Advantage for Verstappen

It promises to be an exciting battle between Hamilton and Verstappen over the coming months. Both teams are very close to each other in terms of car capabilities, while the drivers are very close to each other. While Hamilton has gained plenty of experience in Formula 1 with his seven world titles, Verstappen is hungrier than ever this season to secure his first world championship.

Hamilton, on the other hand, has been struggling to cope with Verstappen's performance in recent weeks. The Mercedes driver has been under little pressure over recent years but will have to work hard this season to secure the world title. Whereas Verstappen is in a positive mood at the moment, Hamilton has been fighting against himself in recent weeks. The experienced driver should not have that for too long, because that time could be a decisive factor in the championship.