Horner: “Verstappen will be an additional factor in 2017”

Christian horner expects a lot, even more from Max Verstappen in 2017. The young pilot Dutch was promoted by Toro Rosso to Red Bull shortly before Spanish Grand Prix which Max managed to win, becoming the youngest driver to win a GP. Many overtakings, named "driver of the year" several times, awarded in the final ceremony in Vienna and praised as the new talent of Formula 1. Max Verstappen in 2016 was this and much more, and this "again", according to Horner, will arrive precisely in 2017, when the Dutch driver will really show the Present in several = 100% his talent.

“I think you learn every year. Max, of course, is a young boy. He's super competitive, he'll get stronger and his experience will grow. If we are able to give him a competitive car next year, it will be very exciting.", he explained to F1i. “We have all the ingredients to have a good year in 2017”.

Next year, with the new rules, it will be the right opportunity to put an end to the domination of Mercedes: “I think a change in the rules represents a great opportunity for us. We have a strong team, a strong driver pair and we have all the ingredients to have a good season next year. I hope we can close this gap with Mercedes.", concluded Horner.

Fabiola Granier