Formula 1: Hamilton is a good at hiding pressure

Lewis Hamilton, according to Timo Glock, knows how to hide the fact that he is under strain in the World Championship race.

Timo Glock, a former Formula One driver who now works as a TV pundit, says Lewis Hamilton is a skilled at hiding the fact that he is under pressure from Max Verstappen in the Driver’s Championship.

With six races remaining in the season, Hamilton is six points behind Verstappen and has maintained a cool and calm demeanor during interviews and television appearances. Glock, on the other hand, believes Hamilton is just an expert at hiding the pressure, and that his on-track driving demonstrates that he is actually experiencing the fight’s intensity.

“Lewis never shows on the outside that he has pressure,” Glock said.

“He knows very well how to come across as calm. Of course, he also knows that when he puts on his helmet, it all depends. But he has found a way to appear relaxed and cool.”

Given that this is the young Dutchman’s first true title fight, Glock praised Verstappen for managing the strain of the title fight effectively.

“Max Verstappen has also managed that well so far,” Glock said.

“For me, he has made a huge leap, he has become much more relaxed, much more controlled in many ways.”

Glock previously stated that had their Monza incident occurred two years ago, Verstappen would have likely engaged Hamilton in a physical fight, and he reiterated his belief that Verstappen is now a much calmer customer this year.

“Two years ago, in a situation like the crash in Monza, he probably would have opened Lewis’ helmet and punched him. Now he leaves him on and thinks to himself: ‘See how you get out of this’.”

With six races remaining, all gloves are off in the title race, and Glock is looking forward to the first thrilling finish to the season.

“It doesn’t get any better than this,” he said.

“I am very curious to see who will have more staying power in the end. Whoever can keep the error rate as low as possible, because that’s what will matter in the end – also for the teams.

“To see Mercedes finally under pressure from Red Bull is something. Before, they always had a cushion. Then you can afford to make a mistake. They can’t do that now.”

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