Croft’s issue with Verstappen:

— Sky Sports commentator David Croft discussed Max Verstappen’s approach during the 2024 season, highlighting both his admiration and concerns about the Dutchman’s methods.

“The thing about Max is that he does what he does to win and to be a champion,” Croft stated, adding that Red Bull Racing pays Verstappen to achieve just that.

— However, Croft expressed his issue with Verstappen’s actions when they cross a line, referencing incidents in Mexico involving Lando Norris:

“Now I do when he goes too far and when we saw in Mexico, for instance, the two incidents with Lando [Norris] there. Then I’ve got a bit of a problem with it.”

— Croft also touched on Verstappen’s on-radio comments, saying they can sometimes cause frustration:

“Sometimes when he’s on the team radio and he makes the odd comment, then occasionally I get a bit of a problem with that.”

— He acknowledged that such situations are often “raw and fresh,” making it challenging for commentators like himself and Martin Brundle to assess context immediately.

— Croft emphasized his admiration for Verstappen’s talent, comparing him to other great champions:

“Because he’s got so much talent and I appreciate talent. Michael Schumacher, we love Michael Schumacher, we love Lewis Hamilton. They’re winners, they’re champions. We love Sebastian Vettel for all those years, winning four titles as well.”

— He drew parallels between Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel’s winning mentality:

“But he [Vettel] did what he had to do to win as well, and if his teammate got in the way of that, it was collateral damage… And maybe we just have to appreciate that Max is a bit of a winner.”

— Croft concluded by celebrating Verstappen’s dominance over the past four years:

“Maybe we just have to appreciate that Max is a bit of a winner… and celebrate the four years he’s been at the top.”

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VIA: [gpblog]