Is character more important than talent? At 27, Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers of all time. Some say his success has grown as he himself has grown as a person.
Verstappen overcomes 'monster' to win
Is character more important than talent? At 27, Max Verstappen is one of the best drivers of all time. Some say his success has grown as he himself has grown as a person.
Max VerstappenA Belgian-Dutch driver. His father also raced in Formula 1. has won his fourth Formula OneThe top international car racing series. World Championship in a row.
But many say the championship is not Verstappen's greatest win. They think his real triumphA great achievement. is the moral victory he has won over himself.
Earlier in his career, Verstappen had a poor reputationThe beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something. as a childish and angry racer.
Whenever things were not going his way he would blame it on the engineers, the weather, decisions by racing authorities, other drivers - anyone but himself.
This year, however, Verstappen is a changed man. Even though he has faced difficulties with his car, he has stayed calm.
When McLaren driver Lando Norris began to threaten his title, he praised Norris rather than letting it destroy their friendship.
Some think this new, kinder, more generousGiving away what you have to others. Verstappen is not just a better person, but a better racer too.
Is character more important than talent?
Yes! People of bad character will only ever be hated for their success. All the trophies in the world are worthless if people do not like you.
No! The truth is people will always love a winner - even if they are not a kind person. Verstappen has always been hugely popular.
Keywords
Max Verstappen - A Belgian-Dutch driver. His father also raced in Formula 1.
Formula One - The top international car racing series.
Triumph - A great achievement.
Reputation - The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
Generous - Giving away what you have to others.
Verstappen overcomes ‘monster’ to win
Glossary
Max Verstappen - A Belgian-Dutch driver. His father also raced in Formula 1.
Formula One - The top international car racing series.
Triumph - A great achievement.
Reputation - The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
Generous - Giving away what you have to others.