Max Verstappen, Red Bull driver, has recently spoken out on the controversy surrounding Ferrari regarding its drivers. In an interview in Sao Paulo, following the tensions experienced in Mexico, Verstappen made it clear that for him, having two drivers with the same status is a formula that does not work.
The Dutchman commented that if there were a clear leader in the team, the race dynamic would be much simpler. ‘If they had a well-defined number one and number two, they could have approached that corner more effectively, finishing in first and second position,’ Verstappen stated. According to him, this confusion among the drivers is what causes incidents and dissent within the team.
The Red Bull driver also pointed out that it is not just a matter of equipment, but of driving philosophy. ‘As a driver, if I were the team director, I would never sign two number one drivers. This leads to internal competition and lack of cooperation,’ he added.
Referring to Ferrari’s competitive style, Verstappen argued that with a good car, a decent secondary driver can be more than enough. ‘The history of Formula 1 shows us that this tactic has worked over the years. You don’t need two number one drivers if your car is competitive,’ he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
