Lewis Hamilton brands Max Verstappen ‘amazing’ after dominance

Lewis Hamilton has described Max Verstappen’s achievements in 2022 as ‘amazing’ after a dominant campaign from the Dutchman. Hamilton said Verstappen had ‘delivered every weekend’ and had done ‘everything’ he needed to.In a reflective remark, Hamilton claimed he ‘knew what it feels like’ to be in Vertsappen’s position after the Red Bull star secured his second title this season. Speaking to Sky Sports F1, he said: ‘I can’t say that I’ve had time to study every aspect of what Max has done this year, but I think he’s done an amazing job.”He’s done everything that he had to do. The team provided him with an amazing car and he’s delivered pretty much every weekend.’He can be proud of the job that he’s done. I know what it feels to be in a position like that. He’s got a chance to win more races, the next two races, so he could take that record that he’s now taken even further if we can’t stop him, or Ferrari can’t stop him.”There’s not really much more to say, he’s done a great job.”READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen both guilty of being a ‘naughty boy’ Max Verstappen has been described as ‘amazing’ by Lewis Hamilton (Image: Getty / Sky Sports F1)The former title rivals have been unable to face off for the crown in 2022 due to Mercedes’ lack of pace. Verstappen has secured 14 race wins while Mercedes are still searching for their first top-step finish of the year.The pair have got closer in the last two races since the Silver Arrows installed new upgrades at the United States Grand Prix. Hamilton was leading in Austin until the closing stages and could have challenged for victory in Mexico if the team were on a different strategy.Last month, Verstappen also praised Hamilton as ‘one of the best’ drivers but hinted there was still some bad feeling between the two stars.DON’T MISSHamilton ‘kicked Alonso in the shins’ but Verstapen causing Brit pain [INSIGHT]Bernie Ecclestone sends Lewis Hamilton warning on Max Verstappen  [COMMENT]Hamilton told himself ‘I can’t let him do this again’ over Verstappen [ANALYSIS] Max Verstappen has 14 wins as Hamilton struggles to secure his first of 2022 (Image: Getty)The 25-year-old even appeared to take a shot at the seven-time champion, suggesting the Briton lacked respect for his talents. Verstappen explained: ‘People have told me that he doesn’t use my name.’I was always taught that you have to respect what people have achieved in sport. I have no problem with what Lewis has achieved. He is one of the best ever. I know it is not only the car he has been driving. That helps. We all know that, but you still have to beat your team-mate and Lewis has done that consistently.’I think you have to acknowledge the person has done an amazing job as well.’