Max Verstappen theory rubbished as Alex Albon sides with Coulthard

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Alex Albon has revealed Red Bull do not build their cars solely around Max Verstappen with the Dutchman backed by his former team-mate. Albon revealed the team were right to listen to the reigning champion’s advice as he was the one bringing in results.

The ex-Red Bull star praised Verstappen’s skill behind the wheel and appeared to rubbish claims the team throw all their support behind the 25-year-old. Speaking exclusively to Express Sport, Albon said: “I think people get very confused with designing a car around a driver and a driver who’s very very quick and wants a car a certain way.

“Of course, you’re going to listen to the driver who’s getting the performance in and getting a good job because the potential is more. I’m not going to call myself guilty for it but people misinterpret my words where they think what I’m trying to say is the car is built around him.

“No, it’s the fact that he can deal with it and he drives it in a certain way. You’ve got to try and find what he has because at the end of the day he’s making it work. Honestly, that’s the difference.”

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Several pundits have suggested Red Bull focus too heavily on Verstappen to the detriment of their other drivers. Verstappen’s previous team-mates have all struggled with Pierre Gasly and Albon dropped after failing to match the Dutchman’s level.

Verstappen has now wrapped up two F1 Drivers’ Championships in consecutive seasons including dominating the series in 2022.

Former mechanic turned TV pundit Marc Priestley remarked: “The nuances around the Red Bull and how Verstappen has been driving that car for years and has the whole thing built around him. Other drivers are struggling to cope.”

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However, F1 commentator David Coulthard claimed only an “idiot” would believe Verstappen was not behind his success. According to Formule1.nl Coulthard explained: “Verstappen is already one of the greats.

“Only a f***ing idiot would say that he only wins because he has a good car. Just as Lewis [Hamilton] does not need nine world titles for me to consider him one of the best drivers in the sport, Max does not need three to be considered one of the best.”

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