Horner: Hamilton the most successful of all-time

Lewis Hamilton’s strengths as a Mercedes team leader are similar to those of Max Verstappen, according to Christian Horner.

Verstappen has occasionally broken team rules, but his outstanding performances have made him virtually immune to potential consequences. At the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix, Verstappen attracted attention for disobeying team orders to relinquish his position to team-mate Sergio Perez due to a delay in repositioning the safety car.

When race engineer Gianpiero Lambias said he would not give up his position, Verstappen stood by his decision and gave his reasons. This move had a significant impact on Perez’s ambitions to secure second place in the Drivers’ Championship.

Horner: Hamilton is the most successful player in history

Horner explored Verstappen’s unusual moments on the ‘Secrets of Success’ podcast and examined the similarities between Verstappen’s situation and Hamilton’s role at Mercedes. “I thought it was inevitable in any sport,” he said. “I mean, Max came to us as a teenager and now he’s a world champion.” “I feel the same as Lewis Hamilton. He is now the most successful pilot in history. He has more influence on the team than his peers because his value to the team is much higher.

“I think it’s a matter of control. Of course, there will be certain privileges given to your striker, your star player. But he’s still part of the team, he still has to be part of the team. You see, there is no place for prima donnas. Because it’s bigger than ever. . team.

“That’s why he can’t achieve what he wants without the team or the tools behind him. It’s about striking a balance and respecting the status they’ve achieved while recognizing that you’re still part of the team. You will need all the other items to make it. part of