Lewis Hamilton declared that the Red Bull RB19s are the fastest Formula 1 cars he has ever seen – but Karun Chandhok is not convinced.
"I have definitely never seen a car so fast," said the seven-time world champion after the conclusion of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. "When we were fast, we were not that fast. It is the fastest car I have seen, especially compared to the rest."
He based that assessment on how easily Max Verstappen flew past him. The Dutchman started 15th on the grid but there was never any doubt that he was going to move forwards quickly. By lap 25 of 50, he was up to second place as he and Sergio Perez romped to another one-two finish.
