After becoming a four-time world champion last weekend at the GP of Vegasthe Dutchman breathed a sigh of relief. This is not an easy time for Verstappenthe pilot of Red Bull He needs to know how to ‘suffer’ and maximize his options in multiple Grands Prix. The Dutchman is under pressure for Lando Norrisand both had a series of intense tire battles, as occurred in the Grand Prix of Austriawhere all ten second penalties ended for the winner as champion, while his opponent had to retire due to damage to his car.
In the Grand Prix of USA and City of Mexico Something similar happened, with maneuvers that caused great controversy due to the aggressiveness of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman did not seem to understand the criticism from the media, fans and his colleagues at that moment, but, according to Christian Horner, he was more shocked than it seemed.
Christine Horner appeared in the media after the celebration of the world title won by the Dutchman in Las Vegas: ““It’s more sensitive than you think.”said. “Inevitably, you know the criticisms and some of them, I think, are very unfounded.. He’s a driver who drives aggressively, he’s an attack driver, but so is Senna, so is Schumacher, so is Hamilton, and they’ve all been under the same kind of spotlight at different times in their careers” explained the British.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull They had a very complicated second half of the season. His lead in the Constructors’ Championship was lost and his car did not perform at the same level as his competitors. This situation caused a large number of criticisms of the Dutchman, suggesting that “if there is no winning car, he is not a good driver.” The Dutchman and his team did their best to overcome the RB20’s handling problems during a streak of ten races without victory, which he ended with a resounding victory at the Grand Prix of São Paulo.
After crossing the finish line you can hear and see him excited and relieved. All external criticism and pressure has ended. Trying to outrun his rivals explained part of the reigning champion’s feelings after the checkered flag at the Grand Prix of Las Vegas: “It means a lot to him, he’s not a celebrity. He’s not looking for admiration, he just likes to drive fast cars”he explained Christian Horner.
Finally, the Red Bull Team Principal explained their view from the inside: “Behind the scenes, have made a great effort to the engineers and designers in the simulator, more than in previous years. By the way you behave, “The way he worked with the engineers and all the staff was amazing.”he continued. “He has been the best driver on the Formula 1 grid, and what he has done this year has cemented his position among the sport’s greats.“, concluded the British.
Source: La Verdad
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