Champion’s One Simple Word Opposing Max Verstappen and Red Bull Shakes Up F1 Community

Shreya Sanjeev | 16/08/2023
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Max Verstappen and dominance are two words that have been found in every discussion this F1 season. It has been an undeniable phenomenon and while some people are bored of it others choose to enjoy the talent on display. It is undeniable that Verstappen is in a league of his own. However, the pride his team has for him got a tad bit too much as Helmut Marko was quickly humbled by an outsider for his recent statements.

Pleased with his prodigy, Marko was full of praise for Verstappen in a recent interview with Motorsport Total. He stated, “If there are such conditions, he puts an AlphaTauri or Haas, who is a qualifying car, on pole.”

While the beastly RB19 has also been a significant contributing factor to Verstappen’s 314 points in the championship, ignoring its effects would be a disservice. The statement had already made its waves through social media sites, but 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button couldn’t help but scoff at the statement.

On an Instagram post that depicted Marko’s words, Button just had a straightforward word to humble the team: “No.” This did not go unnoticed by fans who were quick to praise the driver for his statement.

F1 fans put Jenson Button on a pedestal

Button had hit the right nerve with fans, who were not only fed up with Verstappen’s uninterrupted charge but also Red Bull’s constant boasting about their driver. Thus, they removed Verstappen from the pedestal and gave the place to Button instead. As one fan preached: “In a world full of Helmut Markos, be a Jenson Button.”

 

Button had thus earned some newfound respect from the fans. He just needed one word to put Red Bull in place, and fans appreciated it.

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Max Verstappen impresses Button

Brushing off Marko’s ridiculous claim didn’t mean that Button is blind to the driver Max Verstappen. Neither has he dismissed Red Bull’s unwavering dominion over the grid.

Button had said, “I’m surprised by all the advantage they have… they did exceptionally well in Milton Keynes, they interpreted the new regulations in the best way.”

While praising Verstappen, Button believed that the Dutch Lion was set apart from the rest of the grid. “He has always been exceptional. What I like about him is that he says what he thinks. It’s nice that there are such different personalities in Formula 1. If everyone looked alike, it would be boring.”

Thus, while Verstappen’s easy wins might get monotonous, such is the nature of the sport and such is the talent the Red Bull champion possesses. Amid yet another era of greatness, one should enjoy it while it lasts.

Post Edited By: Shreya Sanjeev
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Shreya Sanjeev

Shreya Sanjeev is an F1 journalist at the SportsRush. Two years in the field and an ever-growing love for the sport drive her dream to walk around the paddock one day with a mic in hand. A Red Bull fan through and through, her “favorite driver” spot was once held by notable alumni Sebastian Vettel, Daniel Ricciardo, and now, the Dutch Lion himself, Max Verstappen. Apart from F1, she muses in the NBA and cheers on for Steph Curry and his Warriors, while also jumping on the NFL bandwagon.

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