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Honda boss says Verstappen 'is like seeing Senna'
Honda F1 managing director Masashi Yamamoto says that Max Verstappen is a key part of the company's hopes and plans for its future in Formula 1. The 22-year-old Dutch driver has been a sensation since joining the sport in 2015, initially with Toro Rosso and subsequently promoted to the senior Red Bull team. In 102 starts so far, Verstappen has picked up eight race victories with his current team, including three in 2019 after the switch from Renault to Honda engines. Last year also saw him claim his maiden F1 pole position in Hungary, with a repeat later in the year at Brazil. It's led Yamamoto to compare Verstappen to a three-time world champion and icon of the sport, Ayrton Senna. Albon:...
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