Verstappen Compared To Michael Schumacher: 'Equal In Terms Of Talent'

Sunday, 12 November 2023 at 19:00

Updated at Monday, 08 April 2024 at 16:49

Former F1 driver Timo Glock compared Max Verstappen to one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula One - Michael Schumacher.

The 2022 and 2023 seasons earned Max Verstappen earned himself a reputation as one of the greatest drivers in the sport's history.

By achieving his third World Championship title, the Dutchman joined names like Ayrton Senna, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, and Jackie Stewart. Timo Glock told LuckyBlock.com about Verstappen:

"There's no doubt that Max is one of the greatest drivers out there. The question will be how good the package is in the future."

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The Dutchman has had the fastest car on the grid for the last two seasons, and it seems like Red Bull might keep its advantage over the rivals for the next two seasons until 2026, when regulations change. Glock continued:

"Max is capable of becoming one of the greatest ever in terms of numbers, and he's young enough to eclipse every record out there."

The seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher won his first title when he was 25. Max Verstappen achieved his second World title when he was 25.

Now he is 26, has three titles, and seems to be on a good trajectory to achieve at least two more. The consistency of the Dutchman is very impressive to Glock:

"This has been one of the most impressive seasons ever! Look at how he's dominated and how he's made no mistakes. He's very, very impressive."

Asked who would win in a duel between Schumacher and Verstappen, Glock found it hard to give a straight answer. He said:

"It's hard to say who would win between Verstappen and Schumacher! I try not to compare drivers from different eras. Michael was at the top of the game in his day, just as Max is now."

Formula One is completely different nowadays from how it was when Schumacher dominated the sport. It is therefore challenging to make any comparison, but Glock thinks Verstappen and Schumacher are equal in terms of talent:

"I'd say they're equal in terms of talent and you can compare them well. Michael dominated the sport just as Max is now, and they both keep themselves motivated throughout the year."

In the end, Glock did not pick one over the other, but to be compared as equal to the seven-time World Champion is already an immense achievement for the Flying Dutchman.