Horner says that Verstappen has already surpassed his expectations – NU.nl

“From the first moment he stepped into our car, Max runs sensationally well,” said Horner Monday against Motorsport.com . “It’s incredibly impressive that someone so young can already drive with so much maturity. It is clear that he can be a superstar in the future.”

The 18-year-old Verstappen made this Formula 1 season after four races the move from Scuderia Toro Rosso to Red Bull. He then immediately won the Spanish Grand Prix and also scored two second places and a third place. Only Monaco went wrong with a failure in turn by a crash.

“Max has shown so far in all races that he is a great driver, except in Monaco,” said Horner. “Everyone can see what qualities he has. And I think that much more is going to come, for he will only grow as he gains more experience.”

The English team boss hopes that the Dutchman will stay a long time at Red Bull. The current contract of Verstappen runs until 2019.

“He’s only 21,” said Horner. “Hopefully we can create an environment where we can get the best out of him. But as with anything that will not only depend on what happens on the track, but also the relationships within the team.”

Ricciardo

Horner thus is referring to the relationship between Verstappen and his teammate Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian has three Grand Prix victories to his name, is the current number three in the World Cup stand and was the arrival of Verstappen undisputed leader of Red Bull.

“With Max and Daniel have we are one of the most exciting coureursduo in Formula 1 – and it’s not the most exciting duo, “said Horner

.” in the end it’s what they do on the circuit at this time. relationship still early enough that there are no problems. But it is inevitable that something will change as they continue to race the next two or three years together. “

” But when we just open and honest with to keep going, we will be able to deal with all the barriers we going Sunday after a summer break of four weeks will encounter. “

Belgium

The F1 season continues with the Grand Prix of Belgium. The first free practice at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is Friday.

Verstappen set with nine races to go sixth in the world championship position with 115 points. Ricciardo is third with 133 points

By:. NU.nl