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Max Verstappen has received advice from six-time Le Mans 24 Hours winner and former Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, who spoke exclusively to RacingNews365.
F1 and motorsport legend Jacky Ickx has warned Max Verstappen about potential backlash from rivals as a result of his dominant performance in the sport, resulting in a reputation that some may find unsettling. Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive F1 drivers’ title before the end of the 2024 season, matching the championship wins of Sebastian Vettel and Alain Prost. Despite facing challenges with the Red Bull car during the season, Verstappen managed to win the most races (nine) in 2024. The 27-year-old driver’s remarkable success rate under the current regulations includes 43 wins out of 68 completed races since 2022. Ickx praised Verstappen’s accomplishments but highlighted the potential pitfalls of being perceived as too dominant, referencing the significance of the São Paulo Grand Prix win in particular.
