RED BULL chief Christian Horner claims Sir Lewis Hamilton has never praised Max Verstappen before… despite records showing the opposite. Horner believes there is a “mutual respect” between his driver and Leclerc because they have known each other since they were kids. The Red Bull team principal claims he cannot recall Hamilton ever recognising Verstappen’s ability. “They raced each other since [being] kids, and there was a mutual respect. I’ve never once ever heard Lewis recognise Max’s ability. However, the record shows that Mercedes driver Hamilton has indeed praised Verstappen’s skills in the past. Hamilton previously told Sky Sports: “He’s such a great talent, he’s so fast and consistent.

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