Christian Horner defended Max Verstappen’s dominance in Formula One against claims of boredom, portraying his performance as a “golden moment” rather than mundane. Verstappen secured his fourth victory of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix, solidifying his lead in the championship by 25 points.
Acknowledging Lando Norris’s comments about the monotony of a single driver’s consistent success, Horner emphasized the need to appreciate Verstappen’s exceptional talent. He highlighted that such periods of supremacy are transient and stressed the importance of relishing the current achievements without presuming their longevity.
Horner praised Verstappen’s consistency and synergy with his team, noting his remarkable track record of victories over the past few seasons. Despite Verstappen’s criticism of the sprint format introduced this season, he won the inaugural sprint round in Shanghai. While he admitted the format’s improvement over previous iterations, Verstappen cautioned against overuse, citing concerns about its impact on team personnel amidst an already demanding race calendar.