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F1 News: Max Verstappen Dominance "Can Relate To Michael Schumacher At Ferrari"

Former F1 driver Timo Glock has likened Max Verstappen's dominance to Michael Schumacher's time at Ferrari.

In a recent candid reflection, former F1 driver Timo Glock offered high praise for Max Verstappen's current dominance in Formula 1. He compared Verstappen's impressive run to the likes of legends such as Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.

Key Takeaways:

  • Glock's Perspective on Era Comparisons: Timo Glock expressed his views on not comparing drivers from different eras. However, he acknowledged that every decade has its dominant figures, citing Max Verstappen as the current standout. He related this to other greats like Schumacher, Vettel, and Hamilton in their prime.
  • Admiration for Verstappen's Flawlessness: Glock was particularly impressed by Max Verstappen's error-free performance throughout the season. He highlighted the absence of mistakes from both the driver and his team, noting their flawless strategy and technical reliability over numerous races and sprint weekends.
Max Verstappen - 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen, the current drivers' champion, has earned high praise from many, including former F1 driver Timo Glock for his dominance during the 2023 season winning 19 out of the 22 races. In a recent interview, Glock shared his admiration for Verstappen's impeccable performance, drawing parallels with other F1 greats.

"I am not one for comparing drivers from different eras. Every decade or so a great comes along who dominates. At the moment it is Max [Verstappen].

"You can relate this to Michael [Schumacher], when he was at Ferrari winning for the first time and building an unbeatable team. You had the same with Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull, Lewis [Hamilton] at Mercedes. Now it’s Max."

Max Verstappen - Christian Horner - Adrian Newey - Red Bull

What truly impresses Glock about Verstappen is his consistency and error-free approach. 

"What impressed me the most about Max is zero mistakes. No mistakes from the team in terms of strategy, no technical mistakes in terms of reliability, over 22 races and sprint weekends.

"This is outstanding. With all the races you have now, this is unbelievable. It is at another level. So impressive."

Timo Glock, known for his career in Formula One racing with teams like Jordan, Toyota, Virgin Racing, and Marussia F1, holds a respected position in the racing community. 

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