Damon Hill: Hamilton can definitely catch Schumacher records

Damon Hill, the 1996 world champion, believes that with Lewis Hamilton there is a racer who can equalize Michael Schumacher’s records and can also exceed them. Hamilton the sixth title was phenomenal, so Hill. “He exceeded all expectations, both his own and those from the outside. And now Michael’s record is definitely within reach."

Damon Hill is convinced that Hamilton can reach and surpass Schumacher's records and emphasizes that his teammate Bottas will find it difficult to prevent him from doing so - Photo: Hasan Bratić

To the popular Schumi is just another title, it means you could Hamilton already in next season stood by the German's side. “This should be a great motivation and also as a goal,”Says Hill. Hamilton he has the least one try, because the present contract with Mercedes it expires at the end of 2020. Theoretically this could be enough to equalize Schumacher's record.

Will Valtteri Bottas be able to stop Hamilton’s march to record next year?

What if he's on the team Mercedes Benz there was a racer who would opposed Hamilton? Hill otherwise believes in the possibility Valtteria Bottas and to me: “Next year, he could pose an even greater threat to Lewis, ”said the 1996 champion, who immediately downplayed the meaning of his words:“ No threat, but a challenge."

Will we witness a stage on the winners ’stage more often in the 2020 season than was the case in the last US Grand Prix race? - Photo: Hasan Bratic

Bottas has already this season improved and he found some speed, according to Hill. “He is now also more confident and motivated, as well as more experienced. Valtteri, too, has been on the team for a number of years and probably knows full well where he can gain potential advantages. I'm sure he'll try anything, but Lewis is a very hard nut to crack,He added Hill.    

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