Red Bull insists Max Verstappen has ‘cemented himself’ among F1 greats after SPECTACULAR 2024 campaign

Max Verstappen has amassed four consecutive F1 world championships since the 2021 season.

Red Bull insists Max Verstappen has ‘cemented himself’ among F1 greats after SPECTACULAR 2024 campaign

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

Max Verstappen pulled off an absolute stunner of a campaign in the 2024 F1 season. The odds were very much stacked against him, but despite this, he was able to hold his own to secure his fourth consecutive world championship.

Following the culmination of the season, Max Verstappen has received immense applause. The latest to once again beat the drums of Verstappen’s might in the sport is his Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

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According to the Brit, Verstappen has cemented himself among the greats in F1 after the 2024 season.

I think what he’s really done this year is absolutely cement his position amongst the greats in the sport. And I think that both statistically and on the way that he’s driven, that’s unquestionable.

Christian Horner via Motorsportweek

The pinnacle of motor racing has seen several greats in its long history. From the late Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher to Lewis Hamilton, who is still driving, the sport has been blessed with exceptional talents. Considering this, Horner has showered huge praise on the four-time champion Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen just ‘loves driving fast cars’ in F1

While Christian Horner has showered huge praise on Max Verstappen, he has also talked about a different aspect concerning the latter. As per Horner, the 27-year-old is not really comfortable with fame or consistent adulation.

Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)

You heard the emotion. It means so much to him. He’s not a guy that fame sits comfortably with. He doesn’t call for, you know, adulation. He just loves driving fast cars and he’s a unique guy. He deserves all the plaudits for this season and his driving.

Christian Horner via the same interview

Verstappen amassed an impressive nine Grand Prix wins in the 2024 F1 season. The RB20 was not at the level of McLaren’s MCL38 but despite this, he was able to amass strong victories.

The 2025 F1 season has been tipped by many to pan out as one of the most closely fought campaigns. All the top teams are expected to be similar in terms of performance and several eyes will be on Verstappen.

The fans are going to be fascinated to see how the 27-year-old would handle himself on the racing track. He had quite a few intense tussles on the track in the 2024 season and the same could happen next year.