P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Who would Max Verstappen prefer as his teammate in F1? And who would be his ideal driver duo?
Max Verstappen revealed that, in an ideal Formula 1 team lineup, he would choose himself as a driver alongside Lando Norris as his teammate. Verstappen praised Norris for his young age and the potential he has in his career, describing him as very fast. When asked about other drivers producing strong results, Verstappen mentioned Norris again, along with Oscar Piastri from McLaren, considering them both to be good drivers. He acknowledged that Piastri is a fast rookie who still has room for improvement. Verstappen also expressed his preference for the previous generation of cars, stating that he had more fun driving them as they were more agile and lighter, whereas the current cars are heavier, making it harder to control and resulting in more time loss. In summary, Verstappen highlighted his desire to have Norris as his teammate, praised Norris and Piastri’s performances, and expressed his preference for the older generation of cars.
