P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Christian Horner received some very high praise from Bernie Ecclestone over Max Verstappen.
According to Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Bernie Ecclestone praised Max Verstappen’s performance in the Sao Paulo GP as “one of the best ever”. Verstappen’s victory in Brazil, after starting 17th on the grid, was hailed as a highlight of his career and a remarkable wet-weather display in Formula 1. Horner even likened Verstappen’s first lap to Ayrton Senna’s iconic opening lap at the 1993 European GP at Donington Park. Horner shared that Ecclestone called him after the race, emphasizing that Verstappen’s performance was among the best he has witnessed. Ecclestone’s admiration for Verstappen’s skill, particularly his overtaking prowess and race control, underscores the significance of his achievement in the Sao Paulo GP.
