close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Abu Dhabi, 2022

Former Ferrari driver claims Verstappen "slaughtered" rivals

Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Abu Dhabi, 2022 — Photo: © LAT Images
2 reacties

Former Ferrari driver claims Verstappen "slaughtered" rivals

Verstappen is now a two-time champion

Former Ferrari driver René Arnoux believes Max Verstappen "slaughtered" his rivals en route to a second F1 world title.

The Dutchman finished 146 points ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc despite retiring from two of the first three grands prix last year.

Verstappen's relentless pace saw him collect a record-breaking 15 race victories over the season en route to clinching a second championship with four races to spare.

After taking his first title in controversial circumstances via what Arnoux described as "the least intelligent safety car decision ever" in Abu Dhabi, the Frenchman told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "Verstappen and Red Bull were supreme.

"Several times, like at Zandvoort for example, he slaughtered everyone in the race.

"In my eyes, Charles Leclerc comes close to him, but Verstappen still has that little bit more."

Pointing to Verstappen's title-winning victory at the Japanese GP, Arnoux added: "What he did there... he executed an overtake outside in the rain to perfection.

"When it is asked of him, he can brake later than anyone else."

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Max Verstappen sends warning to F1 rivals after stunning Red Bull qualifying

Max Verstappen sends warning to F1 rivals after stunning Red Bull qualifying

  • 58 minutes ago
Lewis Hamilton delighted with Ferrari improvement in Miami

Lewis Hamilton delighted with Ferrari improvement in Miami

  • 1 hour ago
F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli stars but Max Verstappen shocks rivals in Miami

F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli stars but Max Verstappen shocks rivals in Miami

  • 2 hours ago
F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Florida as thunderstorms threaten race

F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Florida as thunderstorms threaten race

  • 3 hours ago
F1 star disqualified at Miami Grand Prix

F1 star disqualified at Miami Grand Prix

  • Yesterday 21:30
FIA announce Miami Grand Prix 'rain hazard' as F1 braced for chaos

FIA announce Miami Grand Prix 'rain hazard' as F1 braced for chaos

  • Yesterday 21:15

Just in

00:35
Max Verstappen sends warning to F1 rivals after stunning Red Bull qualifying
00:04
Lewis Hamilton delighted with Ferrari improvement in Miami
2-5
F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli stars but Max Verstappen shocks rivals in Miami
2-5
F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Florida as thunderstorms threaten race
2-5
F1 star disqualified at Miami Grand Prix
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Max Verstappen sends warning to F1 rivals after stunning Red Bull qualifying Miami Grand Prix

Max Verstappen sends warning to F1 rivals after stunning Red Bull qualifying

58 minutes ago
Lewis Hamilton delighted with Ferrari improvement in Miami Miami Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton delighted with Ferrari improvement in Miami

1 hour ago
F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli stars but Max Verstappen shocks rivals in Miami Miami Grand Prix Qualifying

F1 Qualifying Results: Kimi Antonelli stars but Max Verstappen shocks rivals in Miami

2 hours ago
Mercedes F1 star hit with LATE penalty at Miami Grand Prix Miami Grand Prix Sprint

Mercedes F1 star hit with LATE penalty at Miami Grand Prix

Yesterday 19:20
Ontdek het op Google Play
x