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Max Verstappen’s long-time engineer details the main point in the Dutchman’s career that led to his later success on track.
Max Verstappen’s arrival in Formula 1 in 2015 was highly anticipated, as he made the jump from Formula 3 to Red Bull. He quickly showed his potential with a debut win in 2016 and impressive performances in wet conditions in Brazil. In 2017, Verstappen secured wins in Malaysia and Mexico. However, in 2018, he faced a turning point in his career after a collision with teammate Daniel Ricciardo in Azerbaijan and a qualifying crash in Monaco. Verstappen realized he needed to change his approach and focused on consistency. This paid off in 2021, as his consistent performance ultimately led him to win the championship.
