Christian Horner has deflected criticism that Max Verstappen's grip on Method 1 is “boring” as he describes his star driver's unstoppable type as a “golden second”.
Verstappen claimed his fourth victory from 5 rounds of the season in Sunday's Chinese language Grand Prix to open up a 25-point lead within the championship.
The Dutch rider has didn’t triumph in simply two of the final 23 races held within the sport and is heavy favourite to assert a fourth world crown in as many seasons.
Forward of Sunday's race, Lando Norris, who completed second to Verstappen in Shanghai, admitted that seeing “the identical driver win with no struggle is boring” and a “turn-off” for the followers.
However addressing claims that Verstappen's dominance is damaging the game, Crimson Bull group boss Horner mentioned: âYou must recognize the success. Max is a particular expertise and it is a golden second for him.
âAs we've seen with each driver prior to now, it doesn't final perpetually. It's about having fun with the second and being current, and there aren’t any ensures that we may give him a automotive like that for the subsequent 5 years.
âMax is only a metronome. He continues the tempo he confirmed final yr.
âAnd for the reason that final Chinese language Grand Prix in 2019, he has gained 50 % of all races. He has gained 21 of the final 23 races. He's in incredible type, he's at one with the automotive and the group and he's having fun with racing.”
Verstappen additionally gained the primary dash spherical of the season in Shanghai.
The run to the checkered flag came about earlier than qualifying for Sunday's foremost occasion on this yr's rejig.
Verstappen, 26, has usually criticized the format, and whereas he agreed the brand new schedule was higher than earlier years, he urged F1 bosses to not enhance the variety of sprints – which is ready to 6 this season.
“The dash format was extra simple than it was, however let's not overdo it,” mentioned the three-time world champion.
“We’re already doing 24 races within the season and likewise six of those sprints. I believe it sells higher and the TV viewing numbers go up, nevertheless it additionally places extra stress on the mechanics to ensure all the pieces is tip-top.
“So now we have to take care of it, however don't suppose now that we want 12 of those (sprints) as a result of it’ll take its toll on folks within the sport.”
