“Killer” Max Verstappen Compared With F1 GOAT and Legend Amid 2023 Champion Discussions: “Almost Unstoppable”

Bahrain serving as proof, Max Verstappen looks on his way to winning his third championship title in as many years. The Dutchman is head and shoulders above the competition in his superior RB19. The only man that can challenge the Red Bull man is his teammate Sergio Perez in equal machinery. However, as things stand, Verstappen had to be asked to slow down in Bahrain and maintain his lead instead of extending it. Such prowess behind the wheel made Jo Ramírez bet his money on the Dutchman and compare him to an F1 GOAT.

Jo Ramirez has been part of the traveling circus since the 1960s. He has spent 18 long years as the coordinator for McLaren. Ramirez has worked with drivers like Niki Lauda, Ayrton ​​Senna, Alian Prost, Mika Hakkinen, and David Coulthard. Having seen generations of drivers pass through, the Mexican pipped Verstappen as the modern-day Senna.

In his breakdown of the Bahrain GP with as.com, the Mexican discussed multiple topics and drivers. This is when Ramirez compared Verstappen to the F1 GOAT Senna. Moreover, the Mexican also made the safest bet when asked about the championship winner.

He said, “The safest. The guy is very good. He has taken the role of Ayrton Senna in modern F1 and with that car, that team, and Adrian Newey he is almost unstoppable. Checo is very good too but he lacks the killer instinct that Max has.” (Translated by Google)

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There is no stopping Max Verstappen’s dominant train to the top. Not by his teammate, nor by anyone else on the grid. That is the understanding so far. But what makes them so good? Ramirez has an answer.

Along with his incredible talent, Max Verstappen is surrounded by an equally capable team

There is no doubt in Verstappen’s qualities. However, no driver can win a race alone as it is a team effort. According to Ramirez, Red Bull is putting up that effort and making the Dutchman not falter from their end.

“Basically the aerodynamics but it is also a team that does not fail and borders on perfection in almost all areas. The ‘pit stops’ are wonderful,” he said. It’s a cumulative effort to see the Dutchman dominate the opposition.

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As things stand, Red Bull is not only housing the best driver on the grid, but they’re also home to one of the best crew. This is exactly why all scales are tipped in Verstappen’s favor.