So, Christian Horner, the big cheese at Red Bull, is basically on a Max Verstappen hype train, and he’s going full throttle. Verstappen just bagged his third straight World Championship, making him the talk of the town in F1. Horner’s not holding back the praise, calling him one of the all-time greats after clinching his 16th victory of the 2023 season in Mexico. That’s 41 wins in the last 63 races, starting from his first title win in 2021. The guy’s basically rewriting the record books.
Now, Horner’s been around the block, steering Sebastian Vettel to four straight titles with Red Bull. But he’s saying there’s something extra special about Verstappen. It’s not just about the skills; it’s that “huge hunger and determination” that the legends in the sport had – the Ayrton Sennas, the Hamiltons, and the Fangios.
Horner’s making a point that Verstappen’s not in this game for the records alone. It’s this deep-down, burning desire to race, win, and not leave a single thing on the table. It’s not an obsession with stats; it’s this profound belief and hunger. And here’s the thing – Horner’s seen this before in Sebastian Vettel.
What’s blowing Horner’s mind is Verstappen’s “inner desire.” It’s not just about going fast; it’s about having a strategy, managing those tires, and making moves that count. Like that epic sixth-to-first victory at the United States GP – that’s Verstappen showing he’s not just a one-lap wonder.
Horner’s straight-up in awe of this season. He’s saying it’s even better than the glory days with Vettel. And get this – Verstappen is just 26. The future of F1? It’s looking like it’s going to be one heck of a Verstappen show.
