Marko Names Max Verstappen the Greatest Red Bull F1 Driver Ahead of Sebastian Vettel
Max Verstappen is a once-in-a-generation talent. There’s no doubt in the superiority of his caliber to the rest of the field today. At only 24-years of age, he is an F1 world champion.
And if that wasn’t a compliment big enough on its own, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has something even greater for him.
According to the Austrian, Max Verstappen is “without a doubt” the best driver he has ever worked with. In addition to his “incredible will”, Marko points, Verstappen has something that makes him unique.
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“What sets him apart the most: He doesn’t need a warm-up [round],” Marko said.
“When it rains somewhere, the others drive five or eight laps. Then Max drives out and drives the fastest time on the first lap,” Marko said.
“Or Jeddah: Nobody knew the route. The others drove again too, Max drives out – bang! Three times [fastest sector]. That’s one of its fascinating qualities.” (Translated via Google Translate)
Red Bull boss praises Max Verstappen for his deserved championship
Team Principal Christian Horner admitted that it was the sheer talent of Verstappen that kept their championship hopes afloat in the second half of the season.
“Particularly [in] the second half of the year, when we didn’t have the fastest package, he kept us in this championship,” Horner said.
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“He kept fighting, he kept believing, and it’s just been the most unbelievable year. We’re incredibly proud of everything that he’s done this year, and [he’s] totally deserving of this World Championship.”
Over the course of the season, while Mercedes was a little slow off the line, they eventually caught up and surpassed Red Bull in terms of pace. So for Verstappen to do what he did, outperforming Mercedes in a Red Bull speaks for itself.
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So, how do you think Max Verstappen’s one world title compares to Sebastian Vettel’s four?