Former Formulation 1 driver Romain Grosjean has argued that Max Verstappen’s 2025 resurgence in efficiency was “very inspiring for lots of drivers” and, regardless of not clinching the championship title, was probably the most “excellent driver of all of them”.
After successfully counting himself out of the championship struggle forward of the summer season break, Verstappen had a late-season surge which resulted in a second-place end within the standings, simply two factors behind championship winner Lando Norris.
Following the summer season break, the four-time champion completed on the rostrum in each grand prix, with wins within the Italian, Azerbaijan, United States, Las Vegas and Qatar Grands Prix in addition to the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
“In 2025, Abu Dhabi was nearly the least thrilling race of the entire season. However the build-up to Abu Dhabi was wonderful,” Grosjean informed beIN Sports activities.
“Max Verstappen, I’ve bought to say it, is that this 12 months the excellent driver of all of them. He did not have a great automobile, misplaced plenty of factors and it was a miracle that he got here again within the struggle in Abu Dhabi. There was no approach he ought to have been in there, and ending solely two factors behind Lando Norris is excellent.”
He added: “It is undoubtedly one in all his finest seasons. Final 12 months was robust, the 12 months earlier than, the automobile was so dominant that it was sort of straightforward. Properly, it is by no means straightforward, however simpler. His first world championship was powerful within the battle with Lewis [Hamilton].
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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“In order that was additionally a great one. However I might say that, this 12 months, simply getting back from to date behind and being so spectacular and so constant and powerful… that has been very inspiring for lots of drivers.”
Talking concerning the abrupt change in efficiency through the post-race press convention in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen defined: “Yeah, huge curler coaster for us. The primary half some good moments however primarily powerful moments, some actually powerful races and emotions however I am additionally very happy with how we by no means gave up.
“That is additionally a lesson for the longer term for everybody that even when it seems like you are out of it, you by no means quit, you retain working arduous to attempt to perceive your points, and then you definately by no means know what can occur.”
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