Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in the history of F1 with seven world titles and while his driving style remains unique, he also has a particular way of following the safety car.
Bernd Maylander has driven the F1 safety car for 23 years and will have had his fair share of iconic drivers in his rear view mirror. The 51-year-old had been a racing driver in his native Germany before landing his current role in 2000 and admits: "My job is to keep everyone calm and safe. To lead the field and control the race."
Different drivers follow behind the vehicle in different ways and he claimed Hamilton has a unique habit when driving behind him. “Lewis always hides a bit behind the car,” Maylander said in an interview with Auto Motor und Sport. “You always have to look into the blind spot – where is he?”
