Despite the connection to F1’s all-time most decorated driver, Lindblad considers Verstappen to be the best-performing driver on the current grid. This is an interesting entry into the debate between the reigning world champion and Hamilton, who many consider to be among the greatest handful of stars in the sport’s history.

Red Bull superstar and reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has been tipped to retire at the end of the 2025 season. Despite a tough start to the campaign, Verstappen has managed to keep up with the dominant McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.