Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has cited some similarities between himself and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. Verstappen is often regarded as one of the greatest drivers of the modern F1 era. Max Verstappen is known for his aggressive yet effective style of driving.

The 27-year-old won the Brazilian GP last weekend solely on his skills after starting P17 on the grid. Michael Schumacher was also known to have quite an aggressive approach while racing during his prime years. Verstappen has thereafter said that his attempt to deliver maximum efforts on track is what connects him to Schumacher.

He has also highlighted the need for using common sense to excel amongst the ranks in Formula 1. I think that’s what connects me with drivers like Michael. He also never left anything untried to have the greatest possible chance of success.

Both in the car with his driving style and outside when it came to developing the car. There is no room for fear, but you also have to use your common sense. Max Verstappen told Bild The Dutchman leads the drivers’ championship by 62 points this campaign.

He now looks to compete in the final races with all his might, eyeing a fourth consecutive championship with the Milton-Keynes-based Red Bull this year. RELATEDEx-F1 team boss makes a fascinating ‘glass half empty’ remark around Lewis Hamilton’ final Mercedes seasonEx F1 driver responds to Max Verstappen’ subtle dig toward British Media biasFormer British racer Johnny Herbert and Max Verstappen have been involved in an indirect verbal altercation over the past few races. Herbert has criticized the Dutchman’s approach to hard and fast racing in recent times.

Max Verstappen speaking (via Total Motorsport)I loved Max’s sense of humour in the press conference. He is so aware of what is going on around him. That is why Max is so popular.

Yes, he has an edge. You have to be, to be a champion. He does get a bit of a hard time and sometimes doesn’t help himself, but fundamentally he is a very decent guy.

Johnny Herbert via Safestbettingsites. co. ukHerbert complimented Verstappen’s impeccable sense of humor after the post-race conference at Interlagos last week.

He has deemed the Dutchman a decent human being despite his disagreements with the former. RELATEDMax Verstappen’s father Jos Verstappen SLAMS FIA’s selection of ex-F1 drivers as stewards after Johnny Herbert fiascoThe 27-year-old’s win at Sao Paolo compelled everyone, including his critics, to praise him for his stupendous effort. He recovered 17 places to truly cement his run as one of the best individual performances in Formula 1 ever.