Like Sebastian Vettel and now Max Verstappen, the other four-time world champion in F1 history is Alain Prost.
The Frenchman was asked to react to the fact that a new pilot equals his track record in terms of number of titles at Canal Plus.
“It’s a great pride to be joined by Max now along with Sebastian – people and drivers I admire.”
“This year the championship was very different for Max and he showed something a little different, and that reflects exactly what Max has become over the years.”
“When we see everything that has happened since the start of the year, on a sporting and extra-sporting level, the car which worked rather well at the start and which, in an incomprehensible way, is no longer “If you don’t have a driver like Max in a team like this, it can really collapse.”
“He showed a lot of composure, a lot of calm, once again on the track and off the track, and he became a more than complete driver, certainly one of the best in history. So I am very proud of him. ‘to be joined in the very exclusive club of four titles.’
Fernando Alonso, double world champion, also highlighted Verstappen’s talent in Las Vegas.
“When (Sebastian) Vettel won his four titles, he had an incredible car and no competition.”
“The best example of Max’s talent was Brazil, where he was there thanks to his abilities alone. I don’t think the car was made for this position. And we see, the Red Bull is not the most fast, not the easiest to ride for at least 6 months!
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