Horner hails fantastic Verstappen

Max Verstappen
15 May 2016 by    1 min read

Christian Horner believes today is a special one for F1 as well as Max Verstappen after the 18-year-old became the youngest ever race winner in Spain.

The Dutchman beat Kimi Raikkonen to the chequered flag after Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg crashed out.

Horner is convinced Verstappen is a future star but did not think he would win on his Red Bull debut.

“We’re in shock as much as you guys,” he said.

We knew there was a chance when both Mercedes went off in the first lap but what Max has done is unbelievable.

“Max made a two-stop which was right on the limit and it worked beautifully for him. It’s fantastic for F1 to have a new winner, a youngster on the top step of the podium at 18.

“He can’t even drink the champagne.

“Occasionally odd results happen here, we saw Pastor Maldonado win a few years ago but this was pure performance.

“Max has not put a foot wrong all weekend.”

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