Max Verstappen’s true ability questioned as F1 chief throws shade on ….
Max Verstappen’s status as one of the sport’s greatest-ever drivers has been questioned by F1 chief Pat Symonds. The sport’s chief technical officer said it was “too early to say” if Verstappen could be the best ever despite a commanding season in 2022.
Symonds stressed the reigning champion needed to deliver consistent performances in slower cars as it was too easy for the 25-year-old last season. Verstappen cruised to the title with a record-breaking 15 wins last season as Charles Leclerc and Ferrari fell away.
Max Verstappen’s true ability questioned as F1 chief throws shade on ….
Symonds told Sky Sports F1: “I think it’s early to say that, he’s driving absolutely superb last year but the challenge fell away didn’t it. The Ferrari was there at the beginning of the year by the end of the year it [wasn’t].
“Not so much falling away because actually the competitiveness in the last few races was very good but along the way the mistakes, the tactical calls really left Max in a great position. Now don’t get me wrong I’m not detracting anything from his driving, his skill, his age, absolutely amazing.
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But I think we need a few more years and see Max in a car that’s not quite so good.” He added: “What’s been harder, winning in a great car or driving a car that you might describe in terms you shouldn’t use on air.
Max Verstappen’s true ability questioned as F1 chief throws shade on ….
Max Verstappen’s status as one of the sport’s greatest-ever drivers has been questioned by F1 chief Pat Symonds. The sport’s chief technical officer said it was “too early to say” if Verstappen could be the best ever despite a commanding season in 2022.
Symonds stressed the reigning champion needed to deliver consistent performances in slower cars as it was too easy for the 25-year-old last season. Verstappen cruised to the title with a record-breaking 15 wins last season as Charles Leclerc and Ferrari fell away.
Max Verstappen’s true ability questioned as F1 chief throws shade on ….
Symonds told Sky Sports F1: “I think it’s early to say that, he’s driving absolutely superb last year but the challenge fell away didn’t it. The Ferrari was there at the beginning of the year by the end of the year it [wasn’t].
“Not so much falling away because actually the competitiveness in the last few races was very good but along the way the mistakes, the tactical calls really left Max in a great position. Now don’t get me wrong I’m not detracting anything from his driving, his skill, his age, absolutely amazing.
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But I think we need a few more years and see Max in a car that’s not quite so good.” He added: “What’s been harder, winning in a great car or driving a car that you might describe in terms you shouldn’t use on air.
