The 1997 F1 World Champion believes that you can only perform at the top of your game when you are constantly challenged, but one person reigns supreme in that regard: Max Verstappen.
The rivalry between Christian Horner and Toto Wolff in Formula 1 is seen as a driving force for better performance on track by Jacques Villeneuve, a former F1 champion. Villeneuve believes that without such rivalries, teams can stagnate or regress, as was the case with Mercedes when they were dominating. The years of easy victories made it harder for Mercedes to react to their car problems. Red Bull, on the other hand, has stayed at the top because Max Verstappen continues to fight as if it were for the championship, rather than giving up. Despite recent difficulties, Villeneuve is confident that Toto Wolff is the right person to lead Mercedes back on track. He has the right character, personality, and strength, and progress has been steady this year, although not as impressive as McLaren. The success also depends on the collaboration between Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and the team engineers in pushing the team forward.
