WATCH: Ex-F1 team owner deems Max Verstappen a ‘tough nut to crack’ following Lewis Hamilton’ triumph in Silverstone

Max Verstappen missed out on the win by only 1.4 seconds at Silverstone.

WATCH: Ex-F1 team owner deems Max Verstappen a ‘tough nut to crack’ following Lewis Hamilton’ triumph in Silverstone

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Eddie Jordan (via: IMAGO, Instagram/F1forsuccess, screenshot)

Former Jordan F1 team owner, Eddie Jordan has praised Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for his resilience and consistency on the track. Verstappen finished P2 at the British Grand Prix behind Lewis Hamilton, who clenched his 104th career win.

Max Verstappen leads the championship this season and has been one of the best drivers in Formula One since 2021. Verstappen has been victorious seven times this campaign and has been on the podium nine times out of a possible 11.

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Eddie Jordan has spoken of Verstappen’s ability to grasp the best opportunities during crucial moments of a race and has applauded the Dutchman for his pace and skill. However, Jordan went on to claim that the 26-year-old would not have been able to catch up to Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone, despite his pace.

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What's unbelievable about Max Verstappen, when you roll back the last 15-20 laps of every race, he comes to the fore and he is a tough, tough nut to crack. Do I think, he could have passed Lewis Hamilton?  Truthfully, I don't think so. Lewis had that in hand.
Eddie Jordan via Formula For Success podcast

The win at Silverstone comes as a first for Hamilton after a whopping 945 days without a win in Formula 1. On the other hand, Verstappen will be sure to take plenty of positives from his run at the British Grand Prix and will be keen on returning to winning ways in Budapest.

Helmut Marko sheds light on Max Verstappen’s future after F1

Red Bull Technical Advisor, Helmut Marko has deemed Verstappen ‘one of a kind’ in light of rumors suggesting his departure from the team. Marko has made some probable assumptions regarding the Dutchman’s future if and when he retires from Formula 1.

Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen
Helmut Marko and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO) 
He will stay in racing [after leaving F1].  I guess one of his dreams is to go to Le Mans with [father] Jos. That will be an experience.
Helmut Marko said to the media including RacingNews365

Helmut Marko has claimed that Max Verstappen could possibly race for the 24 hours of Le Mans, having shown keen interest in endurance racing many times. The three-time world champion has entailed the possibility of showcasing his abilities in various formats and has thus, not closed the door on any opportunities as such.

Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull runs until the end of 2028, after which a decision will be made by the Dutch driver to continue with F1 or not. The reigning world champion is the centerpiece of major rumors regarding a move away from the Milton Keynes outfit but he has pledged his loyalty to the team as of now.

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