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Horner compares Verstappen to Senna: 'Exceptional, the very best'
Christian Horner could not praise Max Verstappen enough for his impressive victory in Brazil. The Red Bull Racing team principal compared the Dutchman's victory to Ayrton Senna's performance at Donington in the 1993 season.
Horner compares Verstappen to Senna
"I think that that was one of his best ever drives. To go from 17th in those conditions to winning the Grand Prix was exceptional," Horner told talkSport.
"So right up there with his very best, I think. Right up there, when you talk about some of the great drives we've seen over the years from some of the big names, so Senna, Donington ’93 springs to mind that in my mind was was right up there."
Red Bull were winless since the Spanish GP, that happened back in June. Therefore, Horner believes this last victory was especially important for his team. "I think it was a great result for us and it was important that we score big. We haven't won since June, but our eighth victory of the year. And a dominant one as it transpired in the end. So a fantastic performance by Max. A great recovery from the team after a difficult period as well during the last couple of months. But we've got performance on the car and Max has delivered in the biggest possible way."
The Red Bull team principal also believes that the Dutch driver should now be considered as an all-time great. "Absolutely, I mean, if he goes on to achieve that fourth title, which hopefully he's taken a big step to now, then you have to start considering him amongst some of the greats in the sport. And I think he's driving at such an incredible level as he's continually demonstrated. And I think that he's great to work with. When you put him in the car, he gives you everything. And he's still got that hunger and passion, and that's great to witness," he concluded.
This article was written in collaboration with Nicole Mulder
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