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“Max Verstappen is the real deal”: Red Bull chief heaps praise on 24-year superstar for being ‘easy to work with’

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"Max Verstappen is the real deal": Red Bull chief heaps praise on 24-year superstar for being 'easy to work with'

Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey feels that 2021 Champion Max Verstappen is extremely easy to work with.

Newey is one of the best minds to ever work in F1. He has worked as an aerodynamicist for some of the best teams, not just in F1 but in other forms of motorsports as well. Since 2006, he has been with Red Bull and has helped the team win four Constructors’ Championship Titles.

His car designs have earned plenty of plaudits over the years, and he has worked with some of the most legendary drivers in the sport. Today, he is the CTO of Red Bull Racing and has designed a car (the RB18) that is well on its way to winning both Titles.

One driver who has worked closely with Newey since his debut in F1 back in 2016 is Max Verstappen. He has been one of the most exciting prospects over the years and finally delivered on his promise after winning the 2021 World Drivers’ Championship.

Newey insisted that working with Verstappen was extremely easy. He also shut down suggestions that the Dutchman is overly aggressive, insisting that he’s very fair with his approach.

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Working with Max Verstappen is extremely easy, reveals Adrian Newey

Verstappen is on course to winning his second consecutive World Title in 2022. His year went off to a rocky start with two retirements in the opening three races. This was worrisome news for Red Bull and Newey, but they didn’t panic and worked hard to overcome whatever issue they had.

Since then, Red Bull has been almost unstoppable and Verstappen is currently 116 points of ahead of second placed Charles Leclerc. With just six races left, it’s highly unlikely that Leclerc or anyone else will overturn their deficit to the 24-year-old at the summit.

2022 has also been a very relaxed year for Verstappen in terms of on-track drama. During his World Title win last year, he was involved in quite a few controversial instances on track where people accused him being too aggressive against his rival Lewis Hamilton. Newey jumped to defend that, stating that he is a very fair driver.

“He’s the real deal,” Newey said. “Yes he’s aggressive but I think he’s generally very fair. He’s got such talent, such drive and he’s still so young. He is on a steep learning curve, just amazing.”

“The best thing about him is he’s just so easy to work with,” the 63-year-old added. “There’s no airs or pretenses. He just comes in and gets on with it, I just love the guy.”

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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