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Newey: Max's driving style very reminiscent of Nigel

Red Bull technical guru Adrian Newey says that when watching Max Verstappen in action he is reminded of Nigel Mansell in his heyday Newey said in an interview, 'Max has been an exciting newcomer. The way he drove the car did remind me of Nigel's driving style.' 'What was dramatic about Mansell was that you always knew it was him in the car. He had an almost metaphoric elbows out driving style. Max is the same and it is exciting television.' Newey designed Mansell's 1992 F1 world championship winning FW14B, working closely with the driver fondly referred to as ‘il leone' (the lion) by Italian fans for his never say die attitude. Verstappen has brushed off criticism of what some claim...
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