Schumacher's ex-agent notes one difference between Ferrari legend and Verstappen
He worked closely with Michael Schumacher and saw Max Verstappen grow into a dominant force. Throughout Verstappen’s Formula 1 career, comparisons to Schumacher have been unavoidable. The Ferrari icon’s former manager highlighted what he believes is the key distinction between the two multi-time world champions.
Schumacher remains tied with Lewis Hamilton as the most successful driver in F1 history by championship count. Verstappen still needs three more world titles to reach their record, though his trajectory shows potential to do so.
Drawing lessons from Schumacher’s legacy, Verstappen has developed into a leadership figure at Red Bull, mirroring how Schumacher reshaped Ferrari after joining the team in Maranello. That transformation led to the Italian constructor’s most successful era.
“Schumacher ‘took over’ Ferrari upon his arrival and kicked off the most fruitful period the Italian constructor had ever experienced.”
The 28-year-old’s commitment to excellence continues to bear fruit. Both Schumacher’s 2002 campaign and Verstappen’s 2023 season are regarded among the finest single-season performances in F1 history, with the RB19 enabling Verstappen to break multiple records en route to his third straight championship.
Author’s Summary
Schumacher’s former manager sees Verstappen as inspired by the German legend’s leadership at Ferrari but notes that the Red Bull driver follows his own distinct path to dominance.