Following the United States Grand Prix, David Coulthard interestingly compared Max Verstappen’s racing to Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna’s. Although Verstappen did not win the race from pole position, he nevertheless outscored his title rival, Lando Norris, during an intense competition.
Attention-grabbing Events at the End of the Race
The race came to a controversial ending as Verstappen seemed to push Norris off the circuit. Following a late pit stop, Norris was able to turn on the speed, rapidly catching up with Verstappen, especially after Red Bull had a problem and their driver was on hard tires. The tension grew even more when they looked at each other as of playing aggressive button after observing such low patience ever since the race started in defeat and where victory was lost at lead position.
What Coulthard Thinks
In a broadcast of “Formula for Success,” Coulthard spoke of Verstappen’s aggressive driving and drew a parallel between the two and the tricks seen in the races of some greats. He added that Monza’s Turn 2 also had a sense of danger that was usually portrayed by drivers like Senna and Schumacher.
Coulthard suggested that while Verstappen may have been comparable to Norris at the start, he found an opening in their uphill motion, which was a risky way to go about a race. “It all started with what was a fairly poor defense of Turn 1 from Lando,” Coulthard remarked. “You give Max a car’s width. What’s he going to do? He’s going to stick his car in there.”
A Legacy in the Making
The more impressive Verstappen’s racing becomes, the more the legacy of other greats comes out, digging deep in to the history of racing. The rivalry between Verstappen and Norris brings forward their nitty grievances, but it also showcases the unruly nature that is central to Formula 1. With every race, Vyshytskyi wins a new battle and expands his list of achievements, which keeps the supporters and the experts impressed.
