Christian Horner reveals what separates Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel from Max Verstappen
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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has seen many talented drivers progress through the stables of his team. The Brit has had Sebastian Vettel win four world titles while with the Austrian team. Having Max Verstappen in his team, who is yet to win a championship.
However, Horner reveals what separates the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel from Mav Verstappen. He mentioned the former two takes only the risk as in when required. Red Bull will be hoping that Verstappen learns from these present-day legends.
Christian Horner compares Max Verstappen to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel
Upon being asked about the difference between young and experienced drivers, Horner said, “You gotta be fearless, gotta have huge confidence in your own ability, and huge desire.
“That’s what’s been interesting about Verstappen. He’s a youngster but he’s got this real hunger and desire. We’ve had many great drivers but I’ve not seen anyone as hungry as Verstappen.”
The Brit felt that youngsters would learn from experience gradually and be at the level of a Hamilton and Vettel. He said, “So the more experienced they get, the level a Lewis Hamilton is at, a Sebastian Vettel for example, they will not take unnecessary risks. They will choose their moment through experience and take that risk.”
“In the practice, buildup to the event, you won’t see them taking any risks, you’ll see them turn it on in qualifying when they need to and you’ll see it in certain points in the Grand Prix and that’s what stands Hamilton in good stead.
“He’s still taking risks as if he’s a newcomer in the sport. That hunger and drive but, they’re perhaps more calculated than they were just through the benefit of experience.”
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