SimplyAbuDhabi XLII

A t the start of this interview, Max Verstappen is shown a quote from a Sky Deutschland column by Timo Glock, the German former Formula One driver. In it, Glock says: “At 25 years old, Verstappen can still achieve anything. The question is whether he wants to.” Verstappen reads it and his face doesn’t show a reaction. He doesn’t look flattered or taken aback. He just says two words — “Exactly that” — as in, he can achieve anything. “Yes,” he says. He does add that he needs the Red Bull to stay fast, but there is no humility or reserve in his answer, and it’s not arrogance either. Really it isn’t. Maybe it’s just very Dutch, but it is absolutely straight. Simply Abu Dhabi | 131