“Even for Max now, for sure he is loving it,” he added.
“But that feeling of crossing the line for the 50th time winning with not much competition in the last 18 months and the last 20 victories he has had… maybe the last 10 victories he has had haven’t been fought for.
“They have been pretty straightforward for him. Even if he starts P10, P15, it doesn’t matter. I am sure he would love to have a victory where he made the last little difference, that is what you all chase, that is when it’s the most exciting.”
Verstappen chasing his ninth win on the trot, which would equal Sebastian Vettel’s record for the most successive wins, while Red Bull are seeking their 13th of the season as they look to continue their perfect start to the season in Verstappen’s native land.