In a bold statement that has stirred the Formula 1 community, former team owner Eddie Jordan declared that reigning champion Max Verstappen could outperform legendary drivers Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher if all three were in equal cars.
Jordan, who co-hosts the "Formula For Success" podcast with ex-F1 driver David Coulthard, emphasized his high regard for Verstappen's skills and experience. He suggested the Dutchman would have the edge in a hypothetical head-to-head contest with the F1 greats.
"Hand on heart, I honestly believe that if you could get Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and Max Verstappen in the same cars, in the same race, Max would edge it. He's so solid and has been racing for a very long time, Jordan remarked.
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This comparison is especially striking given the illustrious careers of Senna and Schumacher. Senna was a three-time world champion and is revered for his exceptional talent and determination. On the other hand, Schumacher's record of seven driver's titles and 91 race wins marks him as one of the sport's most successful figures.
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Max Verstappen has already achieved significant milestones in his career. He matched Senna's three world championships last season and surpassed the Brazilian's 41 Grand Prix victories in 2023. Jordan's confidence in Verstappen's abilities stems from his extensive experience in the sport and his direct involvement with both Senna and Schumacher early in their careers.
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"I was lucky enough in 1982 to find a guy called Da Silva, who later became Senna, and gave him his first drive in a Formula 3 car. Similarly, I had Michael Schumacher in a car," he recalled. For Jordan, Verstappen's racing prowess is deeply rooted in his heritage. "It's not just about his dad, who drove for me, but also his mother, Sophie Kumpen, who was an exceptional karting talent. It's in his blood from day one," he noted.
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Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan's bold comments on Max Verstappen and Ayrton Senna stirs huge controversy
In a bold statement that has stirred the Formula 1 community, former team owner Eddie Jordan declared that reigning champion Max Verstappen could outperform legendary drivers like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
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In a bold statement that has stirred the Formula 1 community, former team owner Eddie Jordan declared that reigning champion Max Verstappen could outperform legendary drivers Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher if all three were in equal cars.
Jordan, who co-hosts the "Formula For Success" podcast with ex-F1 driver David Coulthard, emphasized his high regard for Verstappen's skills and experience. He suggested the Dutchman would have the edge in a hypothetical head-to-head contest with the F1 greats.
"Hand on heart, I honestly believe that if you could get Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and Max Verstappen in the same cars, in the same race, Max would edge it. He's so solid and has been racing for a very long time, Jordan remarked.
Also Read: What made Ayrton Senna the ultimate racing icon?
This comparison is especially striking given the illustrious careers of Senna and Schumacher. Senna was a three-time world champion and is revered for his exceptional talent and determination. On the other hand, Schumacher's record of seven driver's titles and 91 race wins marks him as one of the sport's most successful figures.
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Max Verstappen has already achieved significant milestones in his career. He matched Senna's three world championships last season and surpassed the Brazilian's 41 Grand Prix victories in 2023. Jordan's confidence in Verstappen's abilities stems from his extensive experience in the sport and his direct involvement with both Senna and Schumacher early in their careers.
Also Read: Michael Schumacher's son Mick is likely to return to F1 grid with Alpine F1
"I was lucky enough in 1982 to find a guy called Da Silva, who later became Senna, and gave him his first drive in a Formula 3 car. Similarly, I had Michael Schumacher in a car," he recalled. For Jordan, Verstappen's racing prowess is deeply rooted in his heritage. "It's not just about his dad, who drove for me, but also his mother, Sophie Kumpen, who was an exceptional karting talent. It's in his blood from day one," he noted.