Lewis Hamilton has suggested Max Verstappen is a "bully" in previously unseen Formula One footage.With the second part of testing in Bahrain just days away and the 2022 season on the horizon, Hamilton and Verstappen are set to renewal their heated rivalry.The title contenders had several skirmishes on track last year as they fiercely contested the crown which Verstappen now holds.It was at the British Grand Prix in July when the tensions between them sky-rocketed.Their high-speed crash on the first lap at Silverstone saw Verstappen fly out of control at Copse Corner and hit the barriers with an impact of 51g after Hamilton had clipped his right rear wheel.The race is the focus of episode three of the upcoming fourth series of Drive to Survive, Netflix's inside look at the world of F1.Ahead of its release on March 11, an interview clip with seven-time World Champion Hamilton has emerged where he discusses Verstappen.Via the Express, he told Drive to Survive: "I think Max is aggressive as hell.
And more often than not, he pushes it to the limit and beyond.Does Verstappen take it too far? Let us know in the comments section."I've raced against a lot of drivers.
There is always bullies, but that's not how I operate. I just try and beat them on track."Hamilton's comments could stoke the fire with the hangover from the controversial end to the 2021 season still in effect.There were strong suggestions he may quit the sport as a result of the actions of Michael Masi in Abu Dhabi.But after the F1 race director was sacked last month, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff moved to quash the rumours.“No, I was never worried [Hamilton would quit] – although you have to respect the driver is disillusioned," Wolff revealed on BBC Radio.
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