Max Verstappen Sim Racing POV. Looking at the big racing brain moves...

[@chiefbrody3406]

Just the fact that we can race against the formula one world champion is unbelievable Thanks iRacing

[@Cloxxki]

Not only that, in equal cars. His home setup is nice of course, but you might catch him in a hotel room on his laptop driving with a small controller. Considering his busy day job and travels, and how nervous people drive when he's around, 9.4K is astonishing.

[@thatfunnykekguy6377]

@@Cloxxki Maxipad against wheels is a serious threat. 😱😱

[@Bambeakz]

Imagine thanking a company that nickel and dimes you for the privilege 😂

[@VMVarge]

Probably thank Max I would say

[@Stu_Murph]

@@BambeakzYou get what you pay for. Yes iRacing is expensive but its easily the best sim racing service

[@willyvanloon1440]

Max driving in a dutch police livery is funny

[@notfreshey]

The fact that we can see exactly what an f1 champion does in a recreational race is mind blowing. He’s generational, and I love that simming is a massive focus of his

[@TheGribbleNator]

Why is it mind blowing? He's just a guy.

[@Antoon55]

@@TheGribbleNator It's mindblowing to see how a champion drives. It's not about thge guy.

[@notfreshey]

@@TheGribbleNator cool take

[@TheGribbleNator]

@@Antoon55 guess you are easily amused

[@Antoon55]

@TheGribbleNator Nope, I don't care at all for this kind of video's, I stumbled on it and saw your childish reaction ;)

[@TooBizarreJulian]

im a verstappen fan because i havent seen so much raw talent since schumacher and raikkonen. and i like his blunt, sincere personality.

[@PeteV80]

Same, nothing prepackaged.

[@adz933]

we know he has talent which is even more baffling as to why he races the way in does in f1

[@luciusesox1luckysox570]

? You didn't include Hamilton

[@paulcole]

@@adz933you mean tries to overtake?!? Oh no 🙄 ffs go watch repeats of Schumacher and senna 😂😂

[@canismajoris6733]

raikonnen? fuckin lmao

[@ArmyGolfBC]

His corner exits are just sublime. He's on the power sooner than everyone. Max is king, and it's precisely because he doesn't try to be likable. No shits given, blunt honesty. So much better than all the passive-aggressive PR crap 99% of people spew constantly.

[@Kpaxlol]

And braking later than everyone 😀

[@ButeSound]

He's done with corners miles before the others.

[@MasterSandman]

​@@KpaxlolOnly sometimes in overtakes! Usually he's actually an early braker... he just brakes less hard. This is how he can make such controlled moves. He makes sure that after a sharpish turn, he's the first to stabilise the car and with these (opposed to his usual car) relatively underpowered cars, he downshifts and optimally uses the low rpm torque to get away from the corner quickly. That's how he gets such nice exits...

[@fan2hd277]

I‘m always impressed how clean and fast his corner exists are. Very precise damn.

[@Cloxxki]

In this video you see his early braking and brake release to get the car to rotate really nicely, to the point of making a clean unexpected overtake. It's not the fastest way around, but we see an exaggerated execution there I think. Corner exits onto straights are where you make time and set up overtakes, so only in hard battle should that be 2nd priority.

[@MasterSandman]

​@@CloxxkiExactly! That's also what he does in F1. He starts braking early but doesn't slam the brakes, but slows the car down *just* enough, then puts more steering in to get around sharpish, so he can stabilise the car early. Here he downshifts and uses the low rpm torque, to accelerate more quickly away from the corner. This benefits him massively onto the straights! So brilliant to watch... 😊

[@HansdeHeer]

Simracing against the four times F1 World Champion. What a time to be alive.

[@chrisparry4461]

3!!

[@HansdeHeer]

@@chrisparry4461Sure, Chris. 😂

[@AlertConsument-py6te]

@@chrisparry4461 Only on that silly isle of inbr@s.

[@Mcorpmike]

Max is just so precise and at the limits that scares people and they never realize he will be next to you that fast.........he is just a sharp ass driver.

[@vertigo545]

I'm a lando fan too, but watching max drive is mesmerizing. Also, I think the move when he didn't leave the other guy space was really smart. That guy gave up the optimal racing line by going to wide. Fair racing

[@RAiDutch]

you can just see that max is using literally every driveable patch of track. like I'm over here watching "surely he's gonna lose grip or slip with this line?" but nope he's still on it. insane stuff

[@DammitCartman]

an aggressive overtaker obviously, but so smooth with the car. never tries to manhandle it or force the car to do something it can't. its kind of like trying less hard to go fast...then going faster as a result.

[@TractionCircleSimRacing]

In this car, that's all it's about. Take what it gives you.

[@RyB717]

That’s what I noticed too. He looked like he was out for a Sunday drive.

[@ItzBrooksFTW]

in iracing you have to be smooth, one slide and youre in the wall.

[@tuningsnow]

@@ItzBrooksFTWnot always, Ive seen pros being super hard on controls, usually to overtake someone, and it works very well

[@loikdrouinleclerc1739]

It will always amaze me to see how little steering these top guys use. Always on a perfect power slide.

[@UpwardWorm]

As a Canadian. Never reference Stroll like that ever again. Please lol

[@alecmillea4539]

You forgot to say sorry for having to say it.

[@johntoms1170]

Facts. 😁

[@marklittle8805]

​@@alecmillea4539we don't say Sorry when we get mad. Ask the Germans ...lol

[@Roguescienceguy]

Slides the rear ever so slightly out of a compromised line to nail every single apex and on the throttle sooner and full than anyone else. This man is an absolute god of the racingwheel. People don't realise how hard this is, but he makes it look so insanely easy

[@atedejong5620]

Its just great to have a WC F1 driver doing sim work on Iracing in a BMW M2. Just simply lovely!!!! Thanks for showing us this.

[@KerryGlaman]

I loved his pass on that green car, oh your going to block the inside, he just goes around the outside and gets inside for next turn, see ya later cheers.

[@McNab1986]

It's crazy he's in top split driving through people like they're lower split drivers

[@TwistLosi]

Max is like a mix of Senna and Schumacher.

[@samuellopez6579]

I think one thing a lot of people don't talk about but I find it surprising is how well he's able to manage the car roll and hes able to control the weight transfer incredibly good. For example the pass of the silver green car where he moves to the right just a little to get a better exit was so delicately executed that the car maintianed stability even though it was a very sudden move

[@yeagemk]

I love it. I will admit I am a huge fan of Max. He has a Senna like aggressiveness and will to win, and you have to respect his dedication to motorsport, on and off track. Dude just lives and breathes racing all the time. I often wonder what yesterdays drivers would be like if they had the advantage of the digital world. Crazy to think that in the era of prost, senna, mansel and brundle, the only time you could practice a track was in real life.

[@JJCAMulders]

They did however have almost unlimited testing time on real tracks opposed to now. Especially during Schumacher's time at Ferrari he would be doing test runs on the Tuesday after Sunday's race already.

[@yeagemk]

@@JJCAMulders I didn't know that! Still though that was only once a racing season. Would it be fair to say though that drivers back then got more actual seat time in their cars?

[@greyGREYgoofy7]

Canadian. Stroll is a pay driver at this point. Watching Max is just sublime. The way he feels out maximum lateral load early in the turn in, the way he rotates the car in the shortest amount of time humanly possible, the way he adapts to other drivers ahead as if he can see the future. These low aero cars showcase the skills that a 4x WDC has. Amazing how quickly he rotates the car! None of these moves seem like murder to me. The S’s are one line and he was ahead so yeah “crash or back off” but the smart thing is to tuck in behind. The move on Dave caught him out because “no one tried a move there” but it seemed legit. No one ended up punted off. Sim racers get their panties in a bunch if an overtake has any contact but your driving BMWs?!?! He had way more pace and didn’t want to stuck behind for longer than necessary.

[@marklittle8805]

Dave left the door open and I have seen passes in slower cars there before. Dave just didn't realize what most drivers won't do, a WDC will do

[@8thlvlMage]

Stroll's dad bought the entire team. That's the definition of a pay driver. 😄

[@Laftcranz]

the only thing he did faster than decimate everyone in the field was leave the lobby as if nothing spectacular happened

[@carlkalman1148]

Guessing 99.9% of everyone else does exactly the same thing and move on to the next one

[@Sss-e6o4c]

@@carlkalman1148 P22 to P2, nahh most people would check the replay or will save it

[@SimRacerGump]

@@Sss-e6o4cI use the auto save feature on ACC, I assume iRacing does the same.

[@paulcole]

Same people who say they don’t like max are the same who wax lyrical about the good old days; senna, Schumacher, James hunt etc etc It’s all salty BS. Max is a legend on and off track, one of the only current lot I’d like to grab a beer with.

[@JJCAMulders]

Spot on there. The thing is that many drivers are just remembered for their results after a while and not their behaviour gaining them. Senna, Schumacher, Piquet, Prost (perhaps not so much on track but more in playing politics), but also more recent drivers such as Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton could be ruthless on track and all of them have been called out for being too aggressive. But as their results are further and further in the past people forget about that and suddenly they become the best people that ever lived. I find it hilarious how often people are now using Senna's "if you no longer go for a gap". Do people actually know the context of that quote? He used that quote to justify his on track behaviour in an interview with Jackie Stewart when he was being called out on being too aggressive after he torpedoed Prost in Suzuka 1990.

[@cambies]

So basically, Max is better at video games than everyone too.

[@malice930]

This is nuts!!! He brakes later than everyone and uses less steering inputs. I thought i was quick around here last week with a 1:31:8 last week but i can only imagine he is in the 1:30s. Also, that long left hander (turn 3) where he over took dave is a tricky corner, the fact that Max still has options mid corner is ridiculous. I also agree he is too aggressive at times but i guess this is how you win.

[@on_wheels_80]

The steering inputs are probably recorded at a far too little resolution, leading to artificial smoothing.

[@douglasmeis7482]

no denying the talent. He takes advantage of everything and that includes lines that work in the sim but might not in RL (putting wheels in the grass and having zero respect for the kerbs). On the "aggressive" bit, I counted at least three times in the opening lap that he made moves that required the other driver to bail him out to avoid contact and possibly an off.

[@sbn-game]

The car setups he drives requires very smooth input, notice that on most exits he is steering only 1% sometimes even 0%. The weight transfer is steering the car for him, this requires so much skill to be able to do at his level

[@AB-mw8oz]

I like Verstappen for 2 reasons 1) His racing style. It very much is one of the old breed, the no mercy type of racing I love. I want to watch drivers battling it out, not a 90 minute parade. Something akin to Senna or Schumacher 2) His no shits given attitude towards the media. I guarantee also if he wasn't obliged to go to the podium after winning the race, he'd celebrate with his team then sod off to his motorhome and play Iracing. He cares not at all for the drama aspect F1 has pushed since Liberty took over

[@michics100]

I agree except F1 drama really started with Bernie Ecolstein.

[@paulcole]

The thing is the hate is mostly Brits who are still salty about Abu Dhabi. The same people rave about Lewis, senna and James hunt - so it’s in total BS mate. Max is a bloody legend !!!

[@TBolt1]

@@paulcoleLewis Hamilton is an 8 time world champion, though. 😁

[@Triggerboy78]

@@TBolt1 He wishes he would be.

[@SimRacerGump]

@@TBolt1and yet he still comes across as a total flog.

[@visorcover]

Maxs brain works at three times the speed. This is what some can't understand. He is already in your head three corners ahead...

[@red2lucas]

Man, the rotation is crazy.

[@donidaniello]

Look at how he use every bit of the track, the kerb, chicane and steering exit mostly using throttle with tiny steering input.. His line is also a bit different than others as well... this is educational indeed

[@PAULSWorldofWonder]

You can say about Max what you want, but he's the real deal. A born sniper on 4 wheels.

[@notfreshey]

Going around the outside in the chicane of the guy in p2 was ridiculous

[@ryanxsim]

Damn, he knows how to stay behind another car while maintaining speed, ready to overtake without slowing down too much. Sometimes I slow down too much when I'm behind and end up creating a gap with the car in front

[@biopsiacr]

I love despite not being a fan of some tactics you just keep it honest all the way through and recognize good things and talent when they should be recognized. That's the most important thing, being a good sport all the way. Keep it up Dave!!

[@riccardocarrieri3636]

I think that driving on iRacing with real drivers is a masterpiece of learning, line are different of simracers, different mindsetm this blowup my mind!

[@MikeSwannick]

Here's a bit of a challenge for you Dave. Do a side by side video of steering inputs, gear changes etc for the both of you on a similarly timed lap and see where the secrets lay.

[@TheMarxx74]

A perfect demonstration of slow in fast out!!!

[@timroden6617]

He drove like he was in a faster class car. That was priceless. My wife teaches overseas students online. I have heard her say that you have to be proud of your country no matter what it's government or it's representatives do.

[@goodtimeracing]

Good thing your wife wasn’t born in 1910s Germany.

[@timroden6617]

@@smiter4458 I can't do any good being critical of my government talking to you. I can be talking to it. You should always be proud of your country. If you can't be then leave it. The advice my wife was giving was to elementary age kids whose government may be listening.

[@jeffreydanilko6657]

Since I’m from Canada, I do not know anyone who thinks Lance Stroll should be on the grid let alone be a fan of.

[@cameronstewart6832]

Same

[@jeffreydanilko6657]

@@cameronstewart6832 The more I think about it, the more I feel it’s an embarrassment to Canadian drivers. The only representation we have in the pinnacle of Motorsport is there because his dad owns the team.

[@wolfecanada6726]

Agreed.

[@cameronstewart6832]

@@jeffreydanilko6657 I try not to be too nationalistic about my f1 fandom. If one day a great Canadian driver appears on the grid that will be awesome. Until that point i cheer for those who show quality driving and sportsmanship no matter which country they are from.

[@gregoreberhardt7453]

@@cameronstewart6832 There were Gilles and Jauques Villeneuve, so be patient 😉 But your are right, Lance should not be on the grid sometimes he seems to be so overwhelmed... I dont´t think this is fun...

[@kingbob9128]

Max let's you choose your own feat...you want the optimal racing line, ok I'll go onto the inside. You want to defend, I'll go a little wider, keep more speed and overtake on the straights. Very smart to chose a line very quickly.

[@bjrnchrstn]

Feisty and aggressive?! No way, just pure racing talent and precision.

[@NorthDoesGaming]

his track limit knowledge is nuts almost every corner looks like an inside offtrack , maybe that's fov i dunno, but i would be affaid of getting an offtrack every corner if i was that far inside haha

[@ColinVernonRacing]

It's his line. We're all just driving on it 😂. That was a great race Dave. You drove exceptional as always man. Max is genuinely a great driver, like you said in the original video there is a reason he is the world champion. He drives for the win. With that being said. I always appreciate watching your content. 🎉 Merry Christmas to you and your family Dave.

[@raven9057]

Martin Brundle once said, max would be the one he would want to have a beer with, as he would always give you an honest answer. like it or not.

[@dadhats]

that move around the outside was just unreal!

[@syntheee]

The Lance Stroll bashing was good. You are like Rocketpoweredmohawk, just with British manners.

[@HDRGamingHub]

Rocketpoweredmohawk is the king of F1 banter.

[@samuellopez6579]

He has not posted more videos :(

[@srthebox4946]

@@samuellopez6579you cant rush art

[@Bas.baseball]

@@samuellopez6579 your clearly not one of the patreons you commonwealth pleb

[@goodtimeracing]

Isn’t RPM British?

[@frej1414]

I wish we could once have a replay from Max with telemetry

[@stevemason4753]

That little kink left hander he was taking a different line and getting out so much quicker than everyone else. That and aiming for the grass on most corners lol. Interesting watch for sure!

[@JurOz1980]

Verstappen is the best f1 driver all time, a real legend still alive

[@richy69ify]

He is certainly claiming quite a few records now. His percentages are insane for a driver who didn't have a totally dominant car for very long. He's won from the most different grid positions in history. Also has a 21% better Pole to Win ratio than Hamilton.

[@jerbe14]

Yeah, as canadian, I can confirm 100% we don't support stroll

[@SuperL33CH]

This is why he gets paid to drive. He makes fast and experienced drivers look mediocre at best. And Dave cam is no slouch either. Everyone is fast until Max shows up.

[@billderas3420]

His least wasted steering input really seems to help Max catch up to those ahead of him. Very calm hands!

[@RyB717]

@DaveCam I LOVE THIS FORMAT. You’d get a million views from me alone if you dissected driving like this. I appreciate the learning you’ve extracted from the “Key Moments”. Great idea for a segment in your videos. I love watching you race professional drivers and break down their genius after. Keep up the great work, sir. I enjoy your content.

[@34boilerhouse]

You make a really interesting point about sim racers being overly polite, I think I get overly fixated with my safety rating, and in a 50/50 situation I’ll too often back out! Interesting to see max really finding the most direct route through the lap, on the limit of track limits at times 👏

[@carlkalman1148]

Guess you’ve never watched (or listened to) Americans sim racers race, especially in NASCAR?

[@eebrik]

Playing "spot the mistake" when watching Max is like playing "spot the Aussie" in China

[@billyweb8846]

🤣😂

[@christoforospaphitis4090]

Mesmerizing, watching him how he drives that car put me in a trance wow. I drove the M2 and tbh I didn't like it because I find it very lazy to turn in, probably it's the way I drive but Max phoooo he's on another level altogether even his lines are totally different than anyone else

[@jeonchadol]

What a smooth driving!!

[@sresto7943]

I once dispised Alonso, yet now once watching his moves later in his carrier, I use them in karting, the move out wide and up the inside gets called the switch back, almost impossible to stop from it happening as the defender goes wide late in the corner which inhibits his exit speed, I love it as Max has learnt all the moves as we see.

[@stefanmaddock5516]

We're so in sync with our opinions of drivers! With your experience, this pleases me.

[@phil6844]

What kind of amazing world do we live in where an average Joe can race against one of the best F1 drivers of all time. Unbelievable.

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Amazing. Max being Max. Wonderful video, Mr. Dave!

[@vvrathhps]

That was extremely entertaining to watch.

[@frog-bones]

Quick, concise, and to the point with your thoughts. I really enjoyed this video and appreciate you sharing Max's full race POV first.

[@DNHarris]

Cesar Millan might be the dog whisperer but Max is a tire whisperer!

[@yonson_racing]

Thanks Dave! I've always said I'm not a Max fan at all, but I do respect the talent he has!

[@RyanVRRacer]

Sorry Dave but Max Verstappen is a legend and he speaks honestly and gives his views and opinions and I definitely agree with them. For one Max Verstappen says are we all 5 years old that we can’t even voice our opinions? And call someone else an idiot because they made a mistake and they ruined the race for us. Or they just wouldn’t move out of the way when you are clearly faster than them. I would totally agree with Max Verstappen and I can understand why he gets frustrated with others because that is normal we all see red mist. And not everyone is going to get along well with each other you either make a connection or you don’t I’m afraid that is how life works we can’t all be friends

[@Selendeki]

I watched the video in its entirety and I couldn't find anything objectionable in what Dave said. I am also a Max fan, and I agree with Dave that races should not be "processions." I also think he characterizes Max accurately, he is aggressive and he is talented. Max acknowledges that he drives at 100% and that means on occasion there will be miscalculations, but I think that's fine.

[@RyanVRRacer]

@ sorry I didn’t actually watch the rest of the video after the race from Max so I didn’t get to know what Dave said about Max…. The only reason why he is aggressive if it comes across like that to you or anyone else is because of the mistakes made during his races by.stupid people and his determination to win and do well for himself which he does. I’m not aggressive but I totally understand where max is coming from because I get pissed if someone else was to ruin my race when I’m trying so hard to get better and be the best version of myself

[@mr1k666]

Well said bro

[@AJ-zy9jf]

Nobody cares about your opinion on the matter

[@stefancoetzer3952]

​@AJ-zy9jf you cared enough to comment.

[@MichaelManning]

I enjoyed that video, I think it was a really good breakdown. There is merit to the discussion on how aggressive he might be seen to be driving, but in saying that he never punted anyone off, he just managed to take a better line and set things up better each time....even if there was a little paint exchanged in the process. And like you said Dave, that's how it happens in real life 😁

[@paulfaure6210]

Hello Dave !! Thanks you for this exchange, very interesting, as always !! 😃 But, in addition, i want to say that : "Max Verstappen is amazing ... on every things what we cannot see easely". Have you noticed Max's abilities to use the maximum "grip tyre" potential on corners !? This is ... just amazing. The finesse and precision of the controls is incredible. This allows him to successfully perform many of the actions you have commented on. I’m not a fan of the "aggressive" driver, because of his roughshod behavior. But his talent, in the use of grip potential, is the pillar of his performance. 🧐

[@ekloki]

he his so smooth this is incredible

[@FeX1411]

Crazy’s how smooth he is. I was in this race a split below and was fighting this car the whole time, it is tail happy but needs a more precise nose

[@dannyman12]

I like Max! If you're going race, then race. I know a lot of people think he's aggressive and he is. He's in to win. Period! He's marginally quicker in each of the corners and each of the straights. That adds up to a much quicker lap time! For certain; not your average sim racer. I for one looking forward to F1 2025 and 2026! For what it's worth, I believe Lance occupies a spot that a more deserving driver should hold. Thanks for showing Max perspective!

[@YYZFTW]

One aspect I noticed is Max drives the shortest track possible. He drives over almost every corner just keeping the outside wheels legal, lap after lap. Seems smart, drive a shorter race than everyone else and be that much closer to the win.

[@waynebell4190]

First time seeing a Sim. I really like your description of your feelings towards F1 drivers I agree with everything you say, I'm a fan of you now

[@davecamyt]

Thank you, appreciate it 😁

[@ChadGeidel]

"Well of course it's British bias! I'm British!" Well said!

[@JifeLacket]

A pro makes it look easy. Holy sh*t.

[@momocamorli]

Excelent video. Thanks for sharing. Max is amazing

[@kenlipper874]

Definitely Max being Max! I had a few opportunities to race against Rubens Barrichello and his son Eduardo in The Skippy. It's pretty special racing against pro drivers!

[@michics100]

Thanks for playing this video. In my younger days I was in a professional off road truck racing program here in the states as crew chief and co-rider, and I learned a lot about how race drivers think if they want to win. One of the things is if you come back after a race without a scratch on the vehicle then you may not have been trying hard enough. I've read hundreds of forums/ comments from sim racers complaining about being dive bombed or someone didn't leave them enough room. I can tell you that as a driver if you leave a window open that the other driver thinks he can get through he likely will take it with very little regard for what happens to you. Your closing comments summed up my feelings exactly. I may add that I've watched a ton of your videos and can say that you are a excellent driver and have great car control. But a lot of your races are just follow the leader. Very boring!

[@simpmenottokysat30yo50]

Amen!

[@davecamyt]

Thanks 🫤

[@NeverEvenRaced]

I like your perspective!

[@SynisterGatess07]

This was a wholesome nice comment until the "very boring" xD.

[@Mcorpmike]

@@SynisterGatess07 well to behonest he has a point........train driving is very boring you need people like Max or be a bit agressive some times.

[@Mecks7]

Almost 100k Dave, keep it up! Been here since 22k, you love to see it. Big Max Verstappen fan as well, but also Norris. I actually asked you one year ago, in your comment section, which F1 driver is your favorite. I can recall that you said it was Lando Norris, is it still? Have a wondefull Christmas and good days with your family.

[@davecamyt]

Yes still Lando, but really like a couple of others. Merry Christmas mate 😁

[@walk_in_solo1543]

Give george a clip lol, you're the man Dave love it.

[@Cloxxki]

It's nice to see how he approaches battling cars without a plan where to overtake, the cars ahead show him where he can go round. And these are 4K drivers most of them, I seem to remember.

[@TaylorGoesFast]

Max is the only racer in the world that is guaranteed his real life car number in every official race.

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

11:57 max be like : ok you block the inside I overtake you on the outside 🤣

[@damius1980]

Yeah that was a great overtake!

[@bleekdanny]

Its like his karting days the fun on iracing is so good👌😎

[@MarkPaterson-b1m]

Good video Dave - he is very smooth and I bet his lap times are very very consistent. His overtakes are textbook stuff - if you place your car between the apex and your competitor, they can't turn in, its that simple. Of course you have to get your timing right - late lunges usually end in serious contact. Give the other car time to see that your there, and the overtake will probably work. I suspect he probably gets a bit more respect from others than you and I would - the fear factor! Thanks for all your videos, glad I subscribed, your sim racing content is the best by a long way.

[@davecamyt]

Appreciate that, thank you 😁

[@UnrelatedNonsense]

These cars are just amazing. Really fun to drive in ACC as well

[@MrKlawUK]

momentum everywhere. Later into the brakes, earlier onto power, carrying more through corners and always looking for an inch on track - so presumably keeping enough in the car he is able to react to positions as they change through a corner and take advantage so rarely held back (especially those first couple of laps)

[@okN3]

I'm a Verstappen fan because of German bias (there are no upcoming German talents and Max lives nearby and speaks the language extremely well, so that counts in my book)

[@schrenk-d]

Can actually see how on the nose he likes his setup. The car turns in quite sharp. Forcing the precise use of throttle on exit to plant the rear and prevent it from sliding too much. Wish we had throttle and break input indicators. Be interesting to see how deep he is pushing into each corner with the car setup.

[@jk87876]

Hate to dispel your premise, but the BMW M2 CS on iRacing is a new rookie class car that is only offered as a fixed set up that can't be changed. Many hope that iRacing will eventually change that. For now, they're all driving the exact same car. I agree it would be great to see his telemetry through the race.

[@schrenk-d]

@@jk87876 In that case, probably how he drives it in on the brakes.

[@brick1357]

It absolutely amazing how effortless it looks watching him drive when a dumbass like goes out there and its just hot chaos the whole time

[@PhilH919]

Dave you opening comment on drivers fits my opinion exactly. I'm English and a Lando supporter. At the end of the day you have to be good to be in F1.

[@NeverEvenRaced]

Like this style of video Dave!

[@tomjxn]

I watched this video with the sound off so not sure if Dave covered this. But watch the wheel. On some corners the wheel was straight, classic karting style, something I learned when I used to race cadet class. So many people (including me sadly) use too much steering input. One of the reasons he can get on the power on corner exit so well.

[@PixelisedPaul]

7:15 the first move I would really call dirty

[@rw3476]

Love the detailed analysis at 17:30 onwards.

[@ProjectDefi]

Preach. Im with you. Not a max fan but respect what he is capable of

[@zanderparkin951]

I would like to see Max in a NASCAR, I think it would be a great watch. No holds barred racing and using each other up in the corners

[@MrAhmmm]

lol about the politie-livery..he has a sense of humour aswell!

[@Fcisco44]

I realy love your content Dave, i have been following you now since 3 years ( 2 years unofficial ) i am Dutch and a Max fan. the fact that you needed to explain yourself why you support a British or all british drivers or why you wouldnt support the person Max( but respect the driver ) is exactly whats wrong with this era, i feel you should not even need to explain yourself. cant we all just accept the fact that we all just support 1 driver? eveyone has a favorite, mine is Max but does that mean i have to dislike Hamilton or Alonso or George? letsget it like in the old days, you support a driver and you respect the rest cause they put their lives line for this amazing show.

[@davecamyt]

Completely agree 👌

[@purplepurplesaurasne]

Being a fan of a person's talent and not liking the person who owns it is perfectly fine. Sean White comes to mind immediately.

[@Losne88]

That’s awesome racing with real pro drivers! I would be more aggressive on ACC if the slightest touch didn’t lower my SA 😅

[@filipebeat]

Lando!!! Lewis a great dude too though good to hear your thoughts