Horner compares Verstappen to Hamilton: “There is no room for a diva”

It's no secret that Max Verstappen is the absolute leader of the Red Bull Racing team. The Dutchman is much faster than his teammate Sergio Perez. Team boss Christian Horner does not want to deny this and admits that he sees similarities with Mercedes.

Verstappen became world champion last year, far ahead of his teammate Sergio Perez. The Dutchman had an absurdly dominant season in which he only failed to win three races. Such a dominant position is not unique to the premier category of motorsport. This has also been previously seen at Mercedes, where Lewis Hamilton was the clear leader. Even now, Hamilton still has a reasonable margin over his colleague George Russell.

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Red Bull team boss Christian Horner admits Verstappen is the leader. The Briton explains the situation in the “Secrets of Success” podcast: “It is inevitable in any sport. Max came to us as a teenager, and now he is the world champion. I think it is the same with Hamilton. He is now the most successful.” “The driver in all Ages. He has more leadership than his colleague. His value to the team is much higher. I think it's important to remember that.”

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Horner points out that one must pay close attention to whether the leader does not become bigger than the team. He insists on this and continues to consider the situations with Verstappen and Hamilton: “Of course there are some special allowances that you give to your captain, your star player. After all, he remains part of the team. There is no place” for a diva. At that moment he becomes bigger than the team. He cannot achieve his goals without a team. “At that moment it's about balance, between respecting the position and remembering that you are working in a team.”