Former Ferrari Boss Montezemolo Praises Verstappen as Top Driver After Documentary Premiere

Luca di Montezemolo, former Ferrari Formula One team boss, strongly endorses Max Verstappen as the best driver in F1 today, stating he would hire Verstappen without hesitation if he were still leading Ferrari. Speaking at the London premiere of the documentary 'Luca: Seeing Red,' Montezemolo praised Verstappen's skill and control, especially under challenging conditions like the recent Baku race. He contrasted Verstappen's performance with Ferrari's current driver lineup, including Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, and did not mention Lewis Hamilton or current Ferrari management, implying he would make changes if he returned. Montezemolo's tenure at Ferrari was marked by a golden era featuring legends like Niki Lauda and Michael Schumacher, and he reflected on pivotal moments including Ayrton Senna's wish to join Ferrari. The documentary premiere also highlighted Montezemolo's ongoing passion for the sport and his optimistic view on emerging talents such as Gabriel Bortoleto. Overall, Montezemolo emphasized Verstappen's dominance and his own clear vision for Ferrari's future driver choices.