With the Silverstone Grand Prix on the horizon, Fernando Alonso has ignited discussion by naming Max Verstappen as the best Formula 1 driver. This acknowledgment comes shortly after Verstappen secured pole position at Silverstone, underscoring Alonso’s respect for the Dutch driver’s skill while indirectly challenging Lewis Hamilton‘s record at the venue.
Max is simply the best. When he has a car on par with the others, he knows he will be the one on pole. He may not have won as many times as Hamilton here, but I believe he is the best, as he has once again demonstrated,
Alonso boldly states.
Improvements in Aston Martin Boost Alonso’s Confidence for Upcoming Races
Despite a difficult start to the current season, Alonso’s Aston Martin team has steadily progressed, enabling him to consistently reach the final qualifying stages. At Silverstone, Alonso achieved seventh place in qualifying, praising the team’s recent technical updates and their impact on performance.
On Friday, we had some doubts about the analysis, and during FP3, we even considered sending out one car with the updates and one without. Nevertheless, it always takes two or three races to understand the effectiveness of the improvements, to adjust the heights correctly, the softness of the suspensions… So if the new package performs the same or better than the previous race, then it has potential,
explains Alonso.
Alonso’s Race Outlook Balances Caution and Optimism Amid Variable Conditions
Looking forward to race day, Alonso adopts a pragmatic approach based on weather conditions, expressing hope that the team’s efforts and strategy will yield strong results despite challenges.
If it stays dry, we might finish eighth, ninth, or tenth. With rain, maybe fifth or even fifteenth. In any case, we have nothing to lose,
he states confidently.
The dynamic between Verstappen, Hamilton, and Alonso promises an intense contest at Silverstone, with each driver striving for supremacy under constantly shifting conditions. Alonso’s praise for Verstappen as the Max Verstappen best F1 driver sets a dramatic tone ahead of the race, highlighting the fierce rivalry and exceptional talent that define the current Formula 1 season.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Who is Max Verstappen’s baby daughter?
A. Max Verstappen is now a father! The 27-year-old Formula One driver and his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their daughter, Lily. They shared this happy news together on Instagram.
Q. Is Penelope not Max Verstappen’s daughter?
A. Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen’s partner, is the daughter of retired world champion Nelson Piquet. She has a daughter named Penelope from her past relationship with former Formula 1 driver Daniil Kvyat. Verstappen has formed a strong bond with Penelope. When asked if being a dad could affect his racing, he recently mentioned this relationship as an example.
Q. Is Max Verstappen’s nepo baby?
A. Four years after their relationship ended, Max began dating Daniil’s former girlfriend, Kelly Piquet. Max and Kelly have a five-year-old daughter named Penelope. Both Max and Kelly have parents who were involved in Formula 1. Max’s father is Jos Verstappen, and Kelly’s father is Nelson Piquet, both of whom were racers.
Q. Does Max Verstappen support LGBT?
A. BREAKING: Max Verstappen states he will not participate in Pride Month celebrations in June. He believes that “WOKE” should not be honored. Instead, he suggests having an “I’m normal” celebration on alternate normal weekends.
