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Jenson Button recalls ‘bit of aggression' from Max Verstappen's father

Red Bull driver and reigning world champion Max Verstappen has been praised by 2009 world champion Jenson Button. At the age of 17, Verstappen became the youngest driver in Formula 1 history, as he was snapped up by Toro Rosso for the 2015 season – quickly becoming a driver for Red Bull in 2016. However, while Verstappen’s talent was clear as soon as he appeared on the grid, Button has told Sky Sports F1 that he could not confidently say that he is the best right now or in Formula 1 history. “Naturally gifted? Yes. Is he the best? I don’t know if he’s the best driver that has ever lived or the best in F1 now,' the Brit said. READ: Ex-F1 racer defends Russell: ‘You can only...
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