Christian Horner declares Max Verstappen ‘amongst all-time greats’ after 2024 title victory
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner made it clear that Max Verstappen was one of the greats in F1 history after winning fourth title.
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Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (image via IMAGO)
Max Verstappen has finally won the 2024 F1 world championship. The Dutch driver pulled off a steady performance to take home his fourth title in a row. Now, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has reckoned that Verstappen is part of the greatest drivers in the sport’s history.
Horner emphasized that 2024 had been a rollercoaster of a campaign for the 27-year-old and Red Bull. The Briton claimed that Max Verstappen was simply incredible throughout the year. As the Dutch driver went on to win seven out of the first ten races.
It has been a rollercoaster of a year, but Max is truly outstanding. He got off to a flying start.
Christian Horner said post-race
Christian Horner insisted that the four-time world champion had joined an elite group of champions. Verstappen was undoubtedly part of the all-time greats. As the Dutch driver matched Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost to win four F1 world titles.
Max joins an elite group of champions now, it puts him in amongst the all-time greats.
Christian Horner added
Christian Horner: "It has been a rollercoaster of a year, but Max is truly outstanding. He got off to a flying start, then we had a difficult summer but he has just been outstanding.
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Christian Horner labels 2024 as Max Verstappen’s ‘hardest’ title win
Verstappen faced a difficult season this year. The Dutch driver had to fend off McLaren’s Lando Norris for the title. The four-time world champion even had a winless streak of four months. Nevertheless, Horner applauded the 27-year-old’s tremendous efforts. He claimed that this championship was the best and hardest in the Red Bull driver’s career.
t’s his best and hardest world championship, he delivered on days when the car wasn’t quite there.
Christian Horner stated
Certainly, Max Verstappen and Red Bull are overjoyed with the 2024 drivers’ title. However, it is unlikely that Milton Keynes will be able to defend its Constructors’ championship. Yet, the Austrian giants would be more than happy with Verstappen’s title considering the difficulties they faced this year.
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