Max Verstappen reached the top category of motorsport in 2015 and in his first races he already received some criticism related to his driving style. In his early years in Formula 1, the Dutchman was involved in several incidents on the track that gave a lot to talk about.
Early in the 2018 season, the Red Bull driver was regularly involved in incidents. When asked about it ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, Verstappen replied forcefully: “I’m really tired of all these questions. One more and I’ll headbutt somebody.”
In the following races, the incidents decreased, although the Red Bull driver maintained his aggressive driving style. Last season he won his first world title, however, he also received occasional criticism. He and Lewis Hamilton were involved in several controversial accidents, including the most memorable at Silverstone, Monza and Saudi Arabia.
Tired of the same old story, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claimed there is nothing wrong with Verstappen ‘s driving style. According to the Briton, every incident of his is exaggerated, although he does not deny that the Dutchman owes his popularity to his style.
“Max is an aggressive driver. And his driving style has been one of the reasons why he was voted the most popular driver in Formula 1. You always know he is going to give 110%,” Christian Horner said in an interview with the BBC .
“I think his driving style was very mature last season (2021). Let’s not forget that others also make mistakes. There are other drivers who also make aggressive actions. But yes, Max is an aggressive driver, it’s in his DNA. He always looks for limits and learn from their own experiences or mistakes. There is no doubt in my mind about that.”
Gallery: Max Verstappen at the wheel of the new Red Bull RB18 for F1 2022
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