Formula 1 | Ricciardo on Verstappen: “He became a man after the mistakes of 2018”

It was only a matter of time before Max Verstappen became the established champion he is today. The Dutchman's talent is undisputed, and already from the first kilometers on the track in 2014 as third driver and from the year following his debut in Toro Rosso it was clear how strong he could become. There was no shortage of difficult moments, such as the first part of 2018, when several mistakes put his talent in doubt, but probably the accident in Monte Carlo during the third free practice session triggered something in the Dutchman .

“He proved he was fast already in 2016, if not even before – these are the words of Daniel Ricciardo, Verstappen's partner for three seasons at Viaplay – but in 2018 I remember his many mistakes in the first races. After these accidents something changed, he found a way to solve problems and mature a lot, so I think that that year was essential, he went from being a boy to becoming a man, and he also matured off the track. This meant that his results were more consistent even in racing. Let's say that I'm happy that he took this path, because I was in a fight with him, he knows how to feel good to me!".