Sebastian Vettel makes big confession to Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel didn't hesitate to acknowledge Max Verstappen's superiority in performances in Formula 1 amidst 2025 struggles.
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Sebastian Vettel (via IMAGO), Max Verstappen (via Red Bull)
Red Bull is currently in a highly volatile state as the RB21 chassis has failed to overcome the issues from the previous years. Milton Keynes despite dominating a majority of the ground-effect era has failed to remain at the forefront in the final two years. Now, as the team rushes to improve the car and deeming drivers’ lineup change mid-way through the season, Sebastian Vettel has made a big confession about Max Verstappen‘s title chances this year.
Despite the seemingly difficult situation, multiple individuals christened Max Verstappen as the primary contender for the drivers’ title in the 2025 season. The Dutchman is currently P2 in the standings with a mere eight-point gap to championship leader Lando Norris. The Briton isn’t able to build a massive gap to the 27-year-old despite racing in a much faster car than the latter. The 2025 season is even more important as the reigning world champion could surpass Red Bull’s former driver Sebastian Vettel in title wins.
Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen are currently tied for the amount of drivers’ titles scored (4). The Dutchman is on the trajectory to beat Vettel’s record if he achieves the championship this year. Previously, Verstappen had broken the German’s record for most consecutive race wins at nine wins in a row. Now, the 37-year-old recalled the time when the reigning world champion was on the path to breaking his record.
Vettel contacted Max Verstappen regarding the record of consecutive race wins in Formula 1. The German pointed out that the 27-year-old equaled the record of nine wins soon after the chat. Moreover, while talking to one another, the German didn’t hesitate to claim that Verstappen was better than him and wouldn’t face any difficulties breaking the record. Soon enough, the Dutchman achieved ten consecutive race wins and shattered the previous record.
I remember that I was in contact with him when he was about to break the record for the most consecutive victories in the GPs. I was at nine and he equaled it. Then I told him: ‘You’re better than me, I’m sure you’ll beat me’. He told me that he wasn’t sure, but then he won the tenth consecutive grand prix.
Sebastian Vettel told BBC Sportsworld
Sebastian Vettel labels 2025 season ‘most difficult’ for Max Verstappen
Sebastian Vettel, who dominated the rivals for four years at Red Bull, similarly to Verstappen has waged his opinion on the latter’s winning chances this season. The Dutchman is on the trajectory to match the legendary Michael Schumacher for the most number of consecutive championship wins at five. Vettel acknowledged that the reigning world champion might face issues in his title ambitions this year but still remains a strong contender.
Vettel reckoned that the 2025 season’s title might be the most difficult title for Verstappen. The German raised surety over the 27-year-old being able to win the championship this year despite the incessant performance struggles. The Dutchman has to keep up with similar performances throughout the year without making any mistakes. Meanwhile, Norris will have the massive task of keeping the four-time champion at bay which might be hard down the season.
It could be his most difficult title. I’m pretty sure he can make it.
Sebastian Vettel added
Sebastian Vettel claims Max Verstappen’s performances ‘exciting to watch’
Max Verstappen continues to remain a close competitor for the race wins despite running in an inferior car. The Dutchman has the massive task of performing well amidst extreme performance struggles. The 27-year-old has already planned a meeting with the team to critically discuss the problems in the challenger. As Red Bull aims to improve performance down the season, Sebastian Vettel has raised surety over Verstappen’s championship chances this year.
Vettel pointed out that Verstappen would ‘surely’ emerge victorious for the drivers’ title in the 2025 season. The German believed that if anyone could win the title this year, it could very well be the Dutchman with Red Bull. The Ex-F1 driver reckoned that at the current stage, the battles were very ‘exciting’ to witness at the forefront due to the top drivers finishing only a few tenths away from one another.
I’m pretty sure he can do it. If anyone can do it, he can do it as well with the championships in Red Bull. We will see. But to me, at this stage, it’s just exciting to watch.
Sebastian Vettel explained
Red Bull will have to find massive improvements over the year to help Verstappen remain in contention for the drivers’ title. The 2025 season will remain extremely competitive at the forefront until the last race of the season. Multiple teams and drivers are likely to fight for both championships as McLaren currently leads the pack. Time will tell about how the Austrian constructor finds improvement throughout the final year of the ground effect era.
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