Nico Rosberg makes comparison between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg believes that Max Verstappen is a better driver than Lewis Hamilton. Rosberg finally beat Hamilton to the world title in 2016. Their rivalry was most prevalent during their four years as team-mates at Mercedes from 2013–2016, a period in which the two drivers dominated the sport. It has been compared to the Ayrton Senna–Alain Prost rivalry. As teammates, Hamilton and Rosberg won 54 of 78 races over four seasons. During this period, Hamilton won the Formula One World Championship title twice, and Rosberg won the title once. Rosberg claims that if the two drivers raced in equal cars then the Dutchman would always come out on top. Red Bull driver took his second win of the year in the German Grand Prix. "Verstappen had a great racing pace, did everything well and deserved this victory," Rosberg gave the trumpet in the analysis on his YouTube channel.  "It is already his second win of the season and he is only 22 points from Bottas in a Mercedes. He is well ahead of the Ferraris, who generally have a better car than Verstappen. He is incredible this year, he is doing very well this season and is currently only 61 points behind Lewis. That is quite impressive halfway through the season." According to the Dutchman, Verstappen is a better driver than the five-time World Champion. "If they were to drive the same car, I think Verstappen would be in front of Hamilton in the championship right now. Although this weekend's lower score [of Hamilton] also has to do with that. "Verstappen is simply the best at the moment driver in Formula 1. It is very impressive what he shows, the Netherlands is going crazy, they are still celebrating in the stands. It is beautiful to see and that is what we simply want."

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