F1: In Verstappen we are watching greatness

–by Mark Cipolloni–

We are witnessing the maturing of perhaps the greatest F1 driver of all time in Max Verstappen.

Not only is he blazingly fast in the wet and the dry, he is consistent, he saves his tires, his race strategy is usually perfect, and he seldom brings the car home damaged unless Lewis Hamilton hits him.

Let’s examine his records and what Dr. Helmut Marko says.

Helmut Marko on whether Max Verstappen is the most complete driver in F1:

“I respond with increasing confidence, yes. That can be seen in his performance. It’s evident in his attitude.

“There is the natural speed he has, [and] now he has further developed and almost become a tire whisperer.

“He has now also developed the ability to read a race better, or almost optimally. He refrains from engaging in any conflicts or duels unnecessarily. He is less aggressive, especially when it’s not necessary. And the overall package is better and keeps getting better.

“For Max, motorsport is absolutely the number one priority in his life. He dedicates everything to it.” Marko concluded.

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, 3rd place Esteban Ocon, and Second placed Fernando Alonso of Spain talk in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 28, 2023 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

We are watching greatness!

Verstappen his last 24 races, he won 17 of them….

P1 – Imola
P1 – Miami
P1 – Barcelona
P3 – Monaco
P1 – Azerbaijan
P1 – Canada
P7 – Silverstone
P2 – Austria
P1 – Paul Ricard
P1 – Hungary
P1 – Spa
P1 – Zandvoort
P1 – Monza
P7 – Singapore
P1 – Suzuka
P1 – Austin TX
P1 – Mexico
P6 – Brazil
P1 – Abu Dhabi
P1 – Bahrain
P2 – Saudi Arabia
P1 – Australia
P2 – Azerbaijan
P1 – Miami
P1 – Monaco

Verstappen on pace to destroy Hamilton’s F1 records

Age Hamilton Wins Verstappen Wins
18 0 1
19 0 3
20 0 5
21 0 8
22 4 10
23 9 20
24 11 31
25 14 39 and counting
26 17 TBD
27 21 TBD
28 22 TBD
29 33 TBD
30 43 TBD
31 53 TBD
32 62 TBD
33 73 TBD
34 84 TBD
35 95 TBD
36 103 TBD
37 103 TBD
38 103 TBD