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Sometimes Max Verstappen’s “brilliance” really does make the difference.
1996 F1 champion Damon Hill praised Max Verstappen’s brilliance for helping the team in Canada by coming to their aid. Leading up to the Montreal event, concerns were raised about the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve working against the team’s RB20 due to its issues with kerb-riding from the previous race in Monaco. Verstappen showcased his experience by nearly securing pole position, ultimately starting second behind George Russell due to a dead heat. Despite early patience and challenging conditions, Verstappen controlled the race, impressing Hill with his calmness under pressure and strategic driving. Reflecting on Verstappen’s performance, Hill highlighted his ability to stay composed, strategize, and seize opportunities, ultimately securing a well-deserved victory. Hill humorously acknowledged the obviousness of his praise by joking that he doesn’t earn points for stating the obvious.
