“He Flips a Switch…”: Red Bull Boss Reveals the Secret Behind Max Verstappen’s Inevitable Victories

A jeweler may many numerous stones with him, but the one which shines the brightest is a Diamond. The same goes for the Red Bull F1 team and its drivers. After 2013, Red Bull was in a search of a racer who could change their fortunes. The surfing stopped on a boy from the Netherlands. Reigning champion Max Verstappen is ruling this season in a manner seen rarely before.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is in awe of the Dutchman’s ability to perform under pressure. Praising the defending champion’s calmness, Horner said, “What makes Max special is how he performs under pressure.”

The Briton explains the attitude of Max Verstappen greatly. He said, “At Zandvoort he had a terrible Friday, but then he flips a switch, drives to pole position and wins that victory. That attitude reminds me of the greatest in the world of sports. He further added,” Max doesn’t think about things unnecessarily. He hides that pressure and keeps his focus.” (translated using Google)

According to the Red Bull Principal, Max is unique in his own way. The Red Bull boss said, “Other drivers probably have the desire to win, but the holy fire burns more intensely in Verstappen.” 

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The combination of ice and fire makes Verstappen a blazing racer. Since 2013 Red Bull tried a handful of drivers but none of them worked except Verstappen. The Dutchman ended Red Bull’s title drought and ended the dominance of Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton.

Red Bull Boss gives Max Verstappen the Credit for Remarkable Results

Horner believes that after last year’s win at Abu Dhabi, there has been an immense growth in Max’s popularity. The Red Bull racer has won 11 out of 17 races this season. The team combination is breathing fire this year, giving remarkable results. Praising the efforts of the team, Horner said, “The team has done a fantastic job. We were able to work on the car late in the previous season, and yet we have a good car for the 2022 season, although we weren’t as competitive as Ferrari at the start.”

The Red Bull boss admired the Dutchman and said, “Almost every race he has driven is extraordinary.” 

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Verstappen will hope to seal the season at the Japanese Grand Prix.