GP veteran Jenson Button praised the speed of Red Bull Racing star Max Verstappen, but also insisted that his teammate Sergio Perez is a serious rival to the Dutchman.
Even though the big rules revolution won’t apply until next year: the 2021 season will bring some innovation with it, and one of them is a driver duo from Red Bull Racing. Because with expected and draft horse Max Verstappen, veteran GP driver Sergio Perez will fight Milton Keynes for championship points for the racing team.
After the test drive, which went well for the pair, experts are eager for a direct comparison to the team’s two teammates. Max Verstappen has high expectations, after all, the 23-year-old has already proved his talent. GP veteran and Sky Sports F1 expert Jenson Button also said in an interview in Sky Sport News: “Verstappen’s speed is superb, like his natural talent, he is definitely on par with Lewis.”
And the Brit recalls: “When Max came to Formula 1, he was very fast, but made a lot of mistakes. he changed. He is now a complete driver and I think with a good car he will definitely make the most of it and really stand with Lewis Hampton. “
Button Rave: “I like his driving style a lot. He is very aggressive and has done things with the car that I would not be able to do, especially on the first lap of a Grand Prix. The way he looks at the car makes you think it won’t work, but it does. “
The 15-time GP winner also had great thoughts on the team newcomer to Guadalajara: “We were teammates in 2013, so I know he is fast. Lack of continuity was a problem, but he has really developed as a driver and is extremely fast. He has gained experience, has won a Grand Prix. It is a very good alternative to Red Bull Racing. I am excited to see how it works, this dynamic within the team, collaboration with Max. I think he is strong enough to fight Max in qualifying and to win the race. “
Provisional formula 1 calendar 2021
March 28: Sakhir, Bahrain
18. April: Imola, Italian
02. Mai: Portimo, Portugal
09. May: Barcelona, Spain
23. Never: Monte Carlo, Monaco
June 6: Baku, Azerbaijan
13. June: Montreal, Canada
27 June: Le Castellet, France
4 July: Spielberg, Austria
18 July: Silverstone, Great Britain
August 01: Budapest, Hungary
29 August: Spa, Belgium
5 September: Zandovort, Netherlands
12. September: Monza, Italian
26 September: Sochi, Russia
03 October: Singapore, Singapore
October 10: Suzuka, Japan
October 24: Austin, USA
October 31: Mexico City, Mexico
07. November: Sao Paulo, Brasilin
21. November: Melbourne, Australian
5 December: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12. Dezember: Yes Marina, Abu Dhabi
