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03rd Nov 2014

F1 icon has high expectations of Lewis Hamilton

Formula One legend Stirling Moss thinks that Lewis Hamilton can go down as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport.

Ben Kiely

Formula One legend Stirling Moss thinks that Lewis Hamilton can go down as one of the greatest drivers in the history of the sport.

F1 Grand Prix of USA

Lewis Hamilton brought home his 32nd Grand Prix title on Sunday, which saw him break Nigel Mansell’s record for all-time British race wins. former F1 driver Sir Stirling Moss thinks that Hamilton can go even further in his career. The greatest driver never to win a world title informed BBC Five Live that he thinks the young driver is destined for greatness.

I can’t see any reason why he can’t get four or five or six championships

He is as good as we’ve got, and we’re very lucky to have him.

Hamilton looks to be unassailable, quite frankly. He’s up with Jimmy Clark, and people like that.

He is that good. The cars are that reliable these days, therefore one can judge a man by his talent – his enormous talent. He’s exciting to watch.

Hat-tip to BBC