EXTRAORDINARY! That's the word that spontaneously comes to mind when I think of Max. What he achieves behind the wheel, which is visible to everyone, his ability to push the limits, lap after lap, race after race, year after year, is simply prodigious. Words fail us when it comes to him; he's incredible in every area. In everything he does, he sets new standards. His technical acumen and his absolutely exceptional feedback mean that he constantly points out solutions we would never have considered if he hadn't shown us the way. As I often say, Max is the best sensor we have on the car. He's constantly striving for performance, without the slightest compromise. His level of commitment and his deep understanding of the complexity of the team's work go far beyond anything I've ever experienced before. He has this innate understanding of the many people around him who work to improve the car's performance; he knows It's about choosing the right words with each of them to help them give their best. This mindset suits the team perfectly and explains the incredibly close partnership with Red Bull. Sometimes, I think it's very easy to underestimate Max's central role in the team. He isn't separate from Red Bull Racing; they are inseparable. We could stop there and say how much of an asset he is to us, but that would still be an understatement. If the driver is extraordinary, the man is even more so. If you call him at any time, he'll be training on the simulator. And if he's not on the simulator, he'll be behind the wheel of a car somewhere in Europe. That speaks volumes about the intensity of his personality. Max, a true racing prodigy, wasn't just born into the world of racing; he was born for racing. It runs in his veins and fuels his champion's heart, raised on Karting tracks, which quickly led to his rise to Formula 1. It's this extraordinary trajectory, already boasting four world titles, that I invite you to discover as you read on. A trajectory that reflects the man and the driver. Extraordinary!
