Verstappen impresses: 'This is really not easy for him against Hamilton'

This season has seen one of the most iconic title fights in Formula 1 history. Ayrton Senna vs Alain Prost; Michael Schumacher vs Damon Hill; and Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg - the duel between Hamilton and Max Verstappen has joined these battles as the very best in memory.

Rosberg, who managed to keep Hamilton from the title in 2016, believes this too, and is thoroughly enjoying this season, he explained to Sport1."It's sensationally close. I would say Lewis has the best cards at the moment. His experience helps enormously, but it is still completely open". While Hamilton is used to fighting for the title, this season is the first time Verstappen has been able to compete for the top prize.

Rosberg therefore thinks Verstappen will only grow more after this season."Max is doing a really good job. The mental aspect is essential in such a duel. It is certainly not easy for him, because this is the first time he is in this situation. And then this is also against the most successful F1 driver of all time. In that respect, he already deserves the greatest recognition."

The season still has five races to go, in which it will most likely be incredibly close. Rosberg has a clear tip for the Dutchman for the final stages of the season."You have to take advantage when Lewis has his weaker moments, when he loses a little motivation. Then it's full on attack. You have to get as many points as possible, because you can never write Lewis off. He always comes back," said the German.