REPORT;A crucial distinction between Max Verstappen and Michael

In 2023, Verstappen won a record 19 of the 22 races he was eligible to compete in for the strong Red Bull team, easily capturing his third consecutive World Championship.

Having won 44 of the last 66 races since the beginning of his first title-winning season in 2021, the Dutchman, who is still only 26 years old, has entered the discussion about the best drivers in history.Comparing Max Verstappen to Michael Schumacher
With Schumacher’s five consecutive victories with Ferrari starting in 2000, the German became the first person to win seven World Championships, a feat only equaled by Verstappen’s previous title opponent Lewis Hamilton, who succeeded Schumacher at Mercedes in 2013.Comparing Max Verstappen to Michael Schumacher
With Schumacher’s five consecutive victories with Ferrari starting in 2000, the German became the first person to win seven World Championships, a feat only equaled by Verstappen’s previous title opponent Lewis Hamilton, who succeeded Schumacher at Mercedes in 2013.

“Our sport is always characterized by cycles that are linked by a combination of a very strong car and an exceptional driver,” he said to Italy’s Rai Radio.

“We have a mature driver in Max Verstappen. He reminds me of Michael Schumacher in that he never gives in to a competitor.

Ten years will have passed since Schumacher’s catastrophic skiing accident, which resulted in severe brain injuries, on Friday, December 29.

Since then, the 54-year-old has avoided public view as Schumacher’s family has zealously guarded the German.