The former president of Formula 1, the Englishman Bernie Ecclestone, surprised the entire motorsport world and assured that the Dutchman Max Verstappen is “the best driver in the history” of the top category.
The former president of the Formula 1the British Bernie Ecclestonestressed today that the Dutch Max Verstappenof Red Bullis “the best driver in history” and even placed it above Lewis Hamiltonhis compatriot multiple champion with Mercedes.
“Verstappen is the best driver in history, that’s clear. I used to say it was Alain Prost, but now I think it’s Max”admitted the veteran leader of world motorsports who will turn 93 on October 28.
In statements to the British newspaper Daily Mail, Eccleston He also stressed that “Max is above Hamilton on my list. Of course, Lewis is also very brilliant, he is a real talent.”
As for other pilots of the Formula 1the historic former executive director noted: “I like George Russell (Mercedes). He is an extremely talented driver. But if I were the owner of a team, I think I would look at the Australian Oscar Piastri, from McLaren”analyzed Eccleston.
Finally and in another order, Eccleston criticized Liberty Media the company that owns the rights to organize the Formula 1.
“I think 18 races on the calendar are more than enough. In my time we scheduled 20 and many times I thought it was too much, we have to think more about the teams”commented the British.
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