'That's the worry...'
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert fears Max Verstappen is yet to show his true pace with the Red Bull RB20 in 2024 in what will be a “worry” for the likes of Ferrari.
Ferrari have emerged as Red Bull’s closest threat in the early weeks of this season, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz finishing third in Sakhir and Jeddah respectively.Revealed: The remarkable 36-hour timeline behind Lewis Hamilton’s shock Ferrari move “I think that’s probably the only thing that’s going to be a little bit more of a headache for Charles and Ferrari, and for when Carlos comes back, because is so comfortable in the car and they are in total harmony together.
“That’s all it’s down to – they’ve done a much smarter job than everybody else, but there are smart people in Ferrari that I think can challenge. However, the former Benetton and Stewart star says Verstappen and Red Bull have the “wow factor” with the Dutchman a “very special” driver.“They are at least better off than they were before because their tyre deg is definitely under control. They can basically push the whole way through a race, so that’s good, that’s positive.
“We’re still seeing the incredible Adrian Newey and his team come up with the next-best ideas. It’s been those little bits they’ve always been able to find.
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