Max Verstappen is one of just 11 drivers to have won three titles, but is he one of the best ever?
Nico Rosberg has put Max Verstappen just outside of the top five all-time drivers after the Dutchman secured his third world title.
The feat, which was done in three consecutive years, has rightly put Verstappen amongst the great names of Formula 1 and Rosberg has pondered where the Red Bull driver fits in the list of all-time greats.Rosberg, who himself is a World Champion after his 2016 win, was full of praise for Verstappen after he secured his title following the sprint race in Qatar and said the run the Dutchman was on was “historic.
“He’s even getting close to those five greatest of all time now. It’s spectacular. With the way he’s driving he’s getting close to the Fangios, Schumachers, Sennas and Hamiltons.”F1 2024 driver line-up: Who is confirmed for next season’s grid? Another world title would lift Verstappen up level with Alain Prost and fellow Red Bull winner Sebastian Vettel but the Dutchman has maintained he is not fussed about breaking records.
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