Verstappen replies to Hamilton’s “he has a problem” remark: “We all had a laugh”
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The rivalry between the Red Bull and Mercedes drivers will ramp up in the F1 2023 season, particularly if Hamilton has a car capable of challenging for Verstappen’s championship.The personal history between them will also come under the microscope again.Red Bull launch their RB19 with FORD! | F1 2023Video of Red Bull launch their RB19 with FORD! | F1 2023FIRST LOOK: Red Bull unveil F1 2023 livery in New York launchExplained: The ins-and-out of Red Bull’s F1 deal with FordVerstappen was asked about Hamilton’s comment, when the Mercedes driver said: “People like to talk about there being problems between Max and me. I respect him. “He is a lot younger, so maybe he has a problem with me. But I am not sure about that and I actually assume not. Although I can’t speak for him.”Verstappen’s response was: “I don’t have an issue with anyone. We all sat at that dinner in Abu Dhabi [for Sebastian Vettel’s retirement] and we all had a laugh with everyone, we all had a good time. So that’s okay.”Verstappen addressed Hamilton’s possible return to the title battle: “From our side we can do better because in qualifying, most of the time [last year] we were not the quickest car. For the sport, everyone wants a title battle with multiple teams involved.”Red Bull launched their RB19 car for the 2023 season in New York, which they hope will power Verstappen to a third consecutive title.Hamilton and George Russell’s W14 will be launched by Mercedes on February 15.Related Horner teases “different” Red Bull 2023 F1 car in Bahrain Verstappen: Mercedes will be our “main rival” | Another Hamilton battle?
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