Max Verstappen bounced back from a difficult start to the Brazilian GP weekend. The Dutch driver got unlucky in Qualifying after a late red flag. However, the three-time world champion pulled off an amazing drive as he went on to win the race from P17 on the grid.
Now, former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan has applauded Verstappen’s efforts. The Red Bull driver made his way up to the front of the pack in challenging wet weather conditions. Max Verstappen seemed to be in a league of his own as he won the race with an enormous lead of 19 seconds to second-placed Esteban Ocon.
Eddie Jordan claimed that he was simply speechless after seeing Verstappen’s stellar performance at Interlagos. The Irishman labeled it as the best F1 race he had ever seen. Jordan pointed out that Max Verstappen’s drive was the best example of having complete control over the car in tricky conditions.
I’m speechless. It was probably the best race I’ve ever seen. I thought it was the greatest example of control you know.
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Max Verstappen winning the 2024 Brazilian GP (via Motorsport Week)For me, this was a masterclass in how an F1 driver reached the pinnacle of his career and became a 4 times world champion. Eddie JordanCertainly, Verstappen’s drive has impressed the entire F1 paddock. The reigning world champion has silenced all critics amidst tensions over his recent performance.
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