P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has enjoyed a dominant two seasons in Formula 1 while Mercedes has slipped back in the pecking order – however ex-F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone believes the Dutchman could win with the Brackley-based squad.
“Bernie Ecclestone, the former CEO of Formula 1, has praised Max Verstappen, stating that he believes Verstappen could win races even in less competitive cars. Ecclestone recognized Red Bull’s F1 operations and their success last season, where they won 19 out of 21 races. He expressed confidence in Verstappen’s abilities, suggesting that he could also perform well in teams like Ferrari or Mercedes. Ecclestone criticized Mercedes for their winless season and mentioned that both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had lackluster performances. He also praised McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri, predicting that he will be a future champion.”
