Former Red Bull driver highlights ‘bias issue’ against Max Verstappen
David Coulthard pointed out that Max Verstappen faced a prejudice issue in Formula 1.
Max Verstappen has been a dominant force in Formula 1 over the past two seasons. However, as he pursued the 2024 title, the three-time world champion faced competition from Lando Norris. Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard recently suggested that there was bias against Verstappen in his battle with Norris.
Coulthard lauded Verstappen’s outstanding triumph at Interlagos. At 27 years old, Verstappen clinched the victory after beginning from P17 on the grid. DC emphasized that the Red Bull driver was unmatched by anyone else on the track that day.
His performance in Brazil was a masterclass for all the other drivers, showcasing skill on an entirely different level.
The 53-year-old noted that failing to recognize Max Verstappen’s exceptional performance in Brazil indicates a prejudice issue. David Coulthard humorously remarked that prejudice is at the root of many global problems.
