Alonso says Verstappen could also reach 7 F1 title wins
Apr.20 - Max Verstappen could be set to match Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton's joint all-time record for the number of Formula 1 drivers' titles.
That is the view of Fernando Alonso, a two-time champion who at 41 is widely regarded as having had similar potential to run away with many more championships.
Now, as he enjoys a second spring at Aston Martin in his post-sabbatical phase in F1, Alonso is within sight of a 33rd career win.
"I think Fernando should have already won a lot more races than he has done," fellow two-time champion Verstappen said. "I think he deserves a lot more."
Speaking with France's L'Equipe, Alonso is now returning the favour by predicting a lot more success ahead for the 25-year-old Red Bull driver.
"He could win five, six or seven titles," said the Spaniard. "Max is very good, but obviously he too needs a competitive car."
Race winner Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing and Third placed Fernando Alonso after the 2023 F1 Grand Prix of Australia
Alonso sees other similarities between himself and the Dutchman.
"We both come from small countries with little F1 culture," he said. "In my time, Spain became blue, and now we see orange everywhere.
"And also, I don't know why, but we are both seen as drivers who are aggressive, impolite and not politically correct."
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Well hes won 3 without breaking sweat So very possible, he can join the goat herd
Shrop, the kid is only 25 yrs old. Hell, if RB goes on a MB like run of dominance he could win 10 WDCs.
If his competitors don't improve, he will have 7 lovely F1 titles before the end of his contract that ends in 2028...
We'll see.
As long as RB remains highly competitive, there is every possibility that Max will just keep on winning. Maybe he will set the bar at 8 WDC's!
However, Max has already expressed great dissatisfaction at the new sprint race circus, and if it continues he may well decide to call it a day and retire early. That will be all that could stop him!
It is critical that at least one other team is competitive otherwise it’s all pointless. We want years like 2021 without the cheating and manipulation not 2022 when Max was reduced to a delivery driver for RB but with 23+ race weekends and multiple races it will be too much for the drivers and this is what Max is worried about.After 2021 both Max and Hamilton were completely wrung out. That will cause drivers to leave.
Well he's only really won one in total so far.
MV and Masi shared one in 2021 and what with the team breaking the budget in 2022 that too can only count as half.
Like to see him paired with a former or potential F1 WDC champ but then he won't let that happen, just look at the Ricardo job
Generous. Even Horner had conceded defeat before Masi stepped in.
Stop crying your hearts out, say something positive for a change , like nice dress Louise, or I love your hair, whinge whinge whinge, give it a break you two , or get a room....
Good coming from the rantmiester!🤣
That's the funniest most ironic comment you've ever come out with.
If it takes you a week to reply, then , i dunno , take up fishing, F1 is not for you
For Verstappen read Red Bull
So much about F1 is predetermined by which car is better.
The relative merits of the top drivers will always be largely a thought experiment
Bit late but I love Alonso’s humour calling Max aggressive impolite and not politically correct in a loving sort of way of course.🤣
Dame Edna would be proud of him.