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Mateschitz compares Verstappen to Senna
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Red Bull billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz believes young prodigy Max Verstappen may turn out to be just as formidable as the legendary Ayrton Senna. In an interview with Spanish newspaper Marca, the Austrian praised Verstappen's talent and performance while insisting his full potential still remains to be fulfilled. Asked whether he could be compared to the great Ayrton Senna, Mateschitz said he could. "If you consider his natural talent, his mental strength and the courage he has shown in the races, then yes," said the 72-year-old. "But he also needs to be capable of keeping his speed, his skills and his strength up for a period of several years. Nobody...
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