Villeneuve: "Hamilton is the greatest of all time, because of his followers"

He came, he saw, he commented - just like usual. But that's why we love Jacques Villeneuve, for his strong statements that sometimes go awry, sometimes are neutral, and sometimes hit painfully close to home…

Which of these will be the latter, we leave to the dear reader. Especially in light of the fact that the claim mentioned in the title is not even the most outrageous one!

"If Max Verstappen disappeared from F1, no one in the world would care… However, if Lewis Hamilton were to retire, it would be equivalent to an earthquake. Hamilton's transfer was the biggest thing to happen in the sport since a certain Michael Schumacher also moved from Benetton to Scuderia Ferrari. Regardless of his results, Lewis Hamilton is already considered the greatest driver of all time, especially because of his fan base.

Hamilton transcends Formula 1; he is no longer just a simple driver, he has broken the traditional mold, and now, with the pairing of being the biggest driver in F1 and perhaps the biggest brand in the world, this story can continue to be written. He is very different, and there aren't many drivers who can match him! A lot depends on Lewis, and if he plays his cards right, he will go to heaven.” - Villeneuve gushed about Hamilton.