Hill pinpoints what separates Verstappen from Hamilton and Schumacher

Former F1 World Champion Damon Hill has hailed Max Verstappen a “new breed of driver” after he wrapped up his third successive title on the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Pink Bull driver’s triumph was a matter of when and never if after a shocking show of dominance this time period – his victory on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit his 14th out of 17 races.

Verstappen’s lead over teammate Sergio Perez, who sits second within the Drivers’ standings – has been opened out to 209 factors with 5 races but to run, with file after file being damaged as a part of his astonishing run.

The Dutchman has rightfully earned the plaudits of colleagues, rivals and former drivers however 1996 champion Hill has targetted the rationale for why Verstappen has loved such command over the remainder of the sector.

Coached in the precise means

“He is a brand new breed of driver, or a comparatively new breed, whereby they’ve began very younger and, in Max’s case, his father was an F1 driver, so he had Jos teaching him and giving him all the precise route,” Hill defined when chatting with Sky Sports activities.

“Michael Schumacher lived at a karting observe however his father wasn’t a Method 1 driver, although he began very younger, as did Lewis Hamilton.

“However Max began from a really early age being groomed in the precise means, coached in the precise means, to know what’s required.

“He has received probably the most extraordinary expertise, he has received head on his shoulders and he’s mature.

“He got here into F1 when he was 17, earlier than he might even drive a highway automobile, and was risky and fast.

“Now he has been in a position to mix that exuberance and pace with expertise and within the interview he gave [to Sky] on the weekend, it was very clear he was admitting he understands what the job is healthier.

“He’s simply getting higher and higher on a regular basis.”