MAX VERSTAPPEN: YOU CAN'T OVERTAKE ME ON THE OUTSIDE! F1 News

[@Cameron-Cc]

Benson's full Verstappen interview here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00255r9?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile Or open.spotify.com/episode/4HWydnf2rvyXTyseSm9ZGL?si=pewrgDF_REO16JbSOLRf4A

[@F1sara]

Link not available in my country, but it is also on spotify, F1 checkered flag.

[@norbertruijling6763]

My friend, you weave a truthful, colorful and intellectually stimulating tapestry of carefully chosen words in an almost musical arrangement. Love your style and truth. F1 is complex like a good wine.

[@Cameron-Cc]

Too kind Norbert. Thank you sir

[@franklinniesterjr3812]

Your assessment is spot on. Max is on a different level than the rest of the field. I knew that when he wrestled a bad car to a win in 2017.

[@Manny32V]

For me it has gotten to the point that I'm just watching F1 right now just to see Max. I have been an F1 fan and watched since the mid 90s.

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

Genuine question. If you’ve been watching since the mid 90s, is there nothing that interests you in F1 (the teams, the tracks, the technology) that interests you other than one driver?

[@faubourglincoln]

Me too. I hated Max with the mosr dominant car but Max with 2nd or 3rd best car is BOXOFFICE!

[@Manny32V]

@@sultanoftippoo3857 to be honest not really. the technology is great. they are getting rid of the coolest part of the modern f1 cars in 2026 anyways. the mguh. The cars are not as good looking as they used to be and they certainly do not sound good compared to anything before 2014. The drivers are sort of a version of the modern NBA where everyone is friendly. Its the kind of pussification of everything that modern society has basically enforced on everything. Max is definitely not into non of that crap and the watching him drive is very special. It takes me back to watching Jordan dominate in the Chicago bulls when i was a kid. Anyways that just my opinion. You don't have to agree with it.

[@virgilma6153]

Remember Mercedes dominance? People were tuning in for Max

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@ no it’s fine, just interested in different views. Drivers don’t interest me TBH but still love the sport. It’s all good.

[@PolishEddie92]

We are witnessing a true Hamilton fan, as well as a fan of the sport being FED UP with the nonsense and toxicity of Cult LH. Good on you Cameron!! put them in their place!

[@Cameron-Cc]

Truth value Eddie. We won't sacrifice it at the altar, not around here we won't. 🤣

[@Cp-rp5tr]

Love both of youre content,same goes for Sir Peter F1.

[@ddsvjwz]

Credit to andrew benson, amazing questions. Im sure max loved this as well

[@Cameron-Cc]

My sentiments exactly.

[@abingdonboy]

It is weird the outside overtake answer is the one picked up/pushed from this interview. The whole thing was gold- the way max explains his mindset and have an insight into his thinking was unprecedented. As the guy says he does exactly what the rules allow, he thinks about everything he does it’s absolutely insane. Cerebral beyond belief but he gets labelled dumb

[@MrBertstare]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of your videos before, glad this popped up in my recs, great video

[@PolishEddie92]

Hell yes! You have been blessed! This is definitely in my top 10, if not the top 5 of F1 content. Pure fan of the sport is Cameron! Welcome

[@RobertDixonTaylor]

Great interview. Max came across so well.. measured, professional, and , given his status as a top elite athlete, very, down to earth. He obviously is competitive otherwise he wouldn't be in sport, but i really respected his attitude, that he should enjoy his life and not constantly want -or need!- constant praise or approbation! A very refreshing attitude. I'm glad you linked to bbc R4 because thats where i LISTEN, yes listen to F1, its a different experience. I used to watch, F1 on TV, with the voice of the great Murray Walker , and i just wont pay for sky sports , too expensive. Watch the highlights on Ch4 tv (also free) anyway thanks for another excellent pod .

[@christianbos1691]

What a great review of Max, F1, reporters and regulations, I love to listen at your reviews Cameron. Always with an open vizier and never chose a side, open and objective. Thank you very much and have a great weekend.

[@ronniemerlyn4051]

You've got the heart of a LION Cameron! Always keepn' it honest.

[@Cameron-Cc]

Let's go Ronnie 😃

[@packmentality4763]

aww man 💙 this video. Cam the man speaking facts im fed up of these race baiting youtubers crying sabotage ive been a die hard Lewis fan since 2007 but these new fans are emotional wrecks i mean what we doing. Love the no nonsense approach and logical thinking speaks volumes about your character liked and subbed 👍

[@Cameron-Cc]

Ah pack mentality, this means the most, truly. Thank you.

[@packmentality4763]

@@Cameron-Cc My pleasure mate keep up the good work this channel will go from strength to strength

[@abingdonboy]

A lot of the CultLH crew and it definitely is a cult at this point given the group think and crazy ideas they bounce off each other are a plague on the F1 community, they aren’t true F1 fans, they barely seem to even like motorsport abstractly. Lewis explicitly courted the kind of woke, drama addicted fanclubs that you normally reserve for the likes of pop stars. Early in his career he ditched his dad as his manager and got the same media management company that represented Beckam in the US and it’s all been downhill from there Have been a die hard Lewis fan back in the day but over time he lost that fiery racer attitude he came in with and when he started bringing twisted US divisive social agendas to the sport I explicitly ditched him- Max is the racer Lewis came in as 07/08 but he’s never lost that. I have utmost respect for the fact the max was one of the few drivers on the grid that refused to take a knee in 2020 and has always said politics should be kept out of sports and everyone has different opinions. Max is a man of steel and whilst I think Lewis is fundamentally a thoroughly decent chap (I suspect they all are on the grid) I just think he is very emotionally immature and not his own man the way Max is- lewis wanted to become a celebrity for the sake of and has been chasing that for over a decade now and all those freaks in that world have rubbed off on him

[@henrikv5410]

Nice with a new vid from Cameron

[@Dopegangdog13]

I'm only here for max😂

[@RicardoSousa-g5w]

Thanks Cameron love the channel

[@Cameron-Cc]

Too kind Ricardo. Thank you. 🍻

[@TheTimm2011]

Amazing analysis Cameron ! Congratulations to Max🎉

[@abingdonboy]

Chariots of fire, gladiators in a ring, not F1 snowflakery- absolutely nailed it Cameron Max is a bare knuckle street fighter in a league of pampered children and thus it’s not a surprise that week in week out he humiliates them. And it’s not merely about positions in the race but mindset. Every time max speaks you see it’s coming from this mentality, compare that to Lando that treats everything as a big joke or even Lewis who plays games for eyeballs

[@marcel.m1010]

even if ppl are not fans of Verstappen ,all need to admitted he is driver like nobody before in rain he is goat in his age.

[@Cameron-Cc]

It's impossible, the Brazil drive. Just makes no sense.

[@connorclarke1218]

I’m hearing a lot of people say because other races in the rain were perhaps more impressive and that other races where drivers have came from further back. But I’d say being Verstappen and all the popularity and controversy around him. Probably the greatest drive we’ve ever seen all things considered

[@aquaracer65]

@@Cameron-CcThen what about those two Alpine guys who finished 2nd an 3rd? It was a brilliant drive from Max but let’s keep some perspective.

[@DenUitvreter]

Schumacher was a monster in the rain, especially in the 90s. Two seconds a lap on the rest easily, 3 when it was really wet, 5s sometimes. Rain was more of an equalizer with those cars back then, but also there were a lot of drivers who simply couldn't handle the rain. These days the whole grid is capable in the wet. Brazil was a decisive rain drive, but I think Zandvoort last year was more impressive when it comes to showing superior skill.

[@Cameron-Cc]

@@aquaracer65 fair cop. they've both been on fire of late.

[@frank2you]

Great stuff Cameron.

[@bjrnchrstn]

Max leaves nothing on the table…. ever. Cannot hate that.

[@joostsnel3723]

❤ you wise and respectfull man. Your great your self 🏆

[@mauricealbert2794]

If the question remains : where ' s Max now . I think it should be answered with : where is Checo ?

[@jacksonrodrigues7533]

If you want to know where RB20 is, then look at Checo, where he’s putting the car in qualifying

[@DanielVanwyk-fd1gm]

Brilliant analysis

[@brown-eyedman4040]

Thank you for your objectivity.

[@bbo506]

Max is right on the spot with his comment. Never let you pass on the outside…🎉

[@juriverhoeven167]

Where is Max now... still in front of Norris, that is all he needs to do the rest of the season, keep pushing and keep Norris in his rear view mirror...

[@mindwis3]

Delightfully insightful as always, i can't deny i 'd like to see max to give a bit more racing room.. i know i know, i am not a racer XD

[@Cameron-Cc]

Great point. Very well made. 🍻

[@DeniseSommerRoque]

This sir…is why I love your channel!

[@Cameron-Cc]

Let's GOOOOOOOOO Denise. This one had to address the F1 buffoonery. You're too kind

[@fransjanssen2198]

Sir Cameron you are a hero!!

[@alankillian4962]

And you forgot 17 consecutive fastest laps at the end of the race!! 17

[@GregBrownsWorldORacing]

I was thinking of Black Jack Brabham myself. He wouldn't put you in the fence, but it wasn't beyond him to go off track himself and kicking up dirt & gravel you had to contend with.

[@JS-ll8nk]

The beacon of truth. Thanks Cam

[@mirrrie]

Just write it quickly here. Lewis was the only of the 3 saying congratulations to Max. And awesome drive of him too

[@bigbaderek1978]

@Cameron Cc

[@greenlantern7959]

F1 is dominance and response. I loved Alonso as the fiery comeuppance to Schumacher. Whoever truly takes the fight to max will be loved, and hated… but better that, than boring.

[@andrelegrange3139]

Hey Cameron your reporting like a true journalist/commentator The truth this what happened

[@JJAJR71]

Cam at his best

[@Frank-si2jd]

I like to add; look at his “team mate” Perez, where is he? It’s not only his performance in the rain, it’s what he’s always (with all of his team mates) showing against his team mate, in any condition the car is in, especially now, when RB cars are NOT the quickest. He’s out there ALONE ALL THE TIME! And one other important thing! When do you see Max making a crucial mistake? I saw Hamilton making one today!

[@englishvoodoo676]

All he had to do today was finish ahead of Norris as a starting point, the rest is noise & he did that. Who knows if he can beat Norris tomorrow but people are getting very confused about his goal, all he has to do is finish ahead of Norris 9 to 10th will do.

[@CJinSD1]

Lewis has never been consistent. Just look at the consecutive win records that Nico Rosberg set against him as his teammate. The greats never would have let that happen.

[@MrBertstare]

Malaysia 2007 to Q3 Vegas 2024

[@richy69ify]

Lewis traditionally had dips in form during mid season. He felt himself at one point that 2007 and 2014 were his most consistent.

[@MrBertstare]

@ were you watching when he was all over the place while dating Nicole? I feel like a boomer these days with my “back in the day” comments lol

[@rezaahjappie6044]

As always, I maintain … Max at his best is superior to all the other drivers when they are at their very best! Despite his commitment, dedication and his relentless pursuit for perfection as an F1 driver is unparalleled. And to make matters worse he is without question the driver with the most natural ability, raw talent, speed, aggression and the ability to intimidate drivers is reminiscent of only Senna and Schumi! Although Schumi, Lewis and Alonso (to a lesser extent cause he wasn’t that successful through this career) what Max has achieved in 9.5yrs in his career already supersedes Schumi and Lewis’ 17/18yr career already.

[@PatrickFuchs-iv1qk]

I don't know, the circumstances for Schumi were different. And I think Max got highly influenced by Schumi in his youth, the Verstappens and Schumachers were good friends and drove cart together. In my eyes Michael had the same commitment, dedication and relentless pursuit for perfection, just different opportunities to get the job done. Schumacher could test drive, Max is racing in the simulator, Both worked together with the best engineers and a competent team around them. Both sometimes bend the rules to much in their greed to win. And both had success with it. They both drove multiple perfect races.

[@zt2max]

I appreciate you feel that way. Nobody is "wrong" or, "right" about such views to my mind, the only view I really have of the GOAT issue is that whoever he was, be is a Senna or a Max or a Lewis or a Schumer, and even Alonso/Prost, that whoever he was, he won't be head and shoulders above the other nominees. A true objective appraisal of this can be seen when two GOATS collide. Such examples come to mind. Brazil 1994, Schumacher versus Senna, BEFORE Senna span out. Schumacher seemed faster, and probably was on talent, but the sheer intensity and force of will of Senna, made him start to close the gap. The FW16 was a nightmare at that stage of the season so the spin out speaks more to that than any Senna mistake. My conclusion? Less than a paper with between those GOATS. Another example springs to mind, the 1988 season, in it's entirety. Senna and Prost, both with very different styles, taking wins off of each other, sometimes Prost blowing Senna away, sometimes Senna blowing Prost away. Less than a paper width between them. Another example is Hamilton and Verstappen 2021, where they were pushing each other in races to the point they had huge gaps over everyone else. Less than a paper width between them. Another example, Alonso and Hamilton 2007 season, finishing on the same points. FINAL CONCLUSION; GOAT talk is basically like debating how long angel's wings measure. Fact is we see all of the attributes you mention here, in all the GOATS. Perhaps Max will shine as the one that comes out on top, but I suspect the reality is that Prost was the consistency GOAT, Senna was the qualifying GOAT, Max was the dry race speed GOAT and Schumacher was the wet GOAT. What is never going to be true is a fan's perspective on the whole thing, which largely is predicated on subjective feelings about their favourite driver which biases them to the reality that previous GOATs also done arguably the same things. End of monologue. LOL

[@rezaahjappie6044]

@ In terms of the respective GOATS you’ve anointed, the only trait Max is possibly inferior to anyone is qualifying. As fierce as the Senna/Prost rivalry was, Senna always had the upper hand on Prost. The Senna/Schumi rivalry is the ONE the F1 world really missed! The 2021 WDC between Lewis and Max is, without question, the highest level of racing I’ve witnessed between 2 of the greatest drivers of all time. I’ve always rated Senna the highest in terms of natural ability and raw talent. The only driver that rivals Max’s consistency is Schumi as Prost was more consistent in ‘doing what he had to to win a championship’ but Max and Schumi were consistent in winning. What Max did in 2021, and then at the beginning of 2022 what he was able to do to overhaul the biggest points gap between him and Leclerc in a WDC and win, and then this year after RB falling off the cliff in terms of performance and dominance after 8 races - he is inevitable!

[@zt2max]

@@rezaahjappie6044 I also go with the Senna anointing rezaah, but we always choose our fave I guess. 😄

[@rezaahjappie6044]

@@PatrickFuchs-iv1qk Schumi’s consistency was almost beyond the realms of possibility but the unlimited testing he had obviously helped him in that regard. The simulator is available for all drivers to make use of, Max is the only one that really does use it. A driver that is always practising, driving, honing his skills and trying to improve his craft is going to be an extremely difficult task to beat. And if he happens to have the raw talent and natural ability that Max has in abundance then that becomes a daunting task for anyone.

[@richy69ify]

Max reminds me of Nigel Mansell without the horrendous constant bad luck.

[@Milkywayboy]

Cam I had a thought about lewis. He always talks about a car having a solid rear end. Maybe Lewis’s driving style doesn’t fit this ground effect era. Drivers like max and no wins like pointy cars! And these cars like to be pointy. But Lewis likes a solid rear end (over steer) The same reason Checo can’t get on with these cars

[@virgilma6153]

Its the same, solid rear end with a pointy front , thats what Max likes but can handle anything else aswell. People dont realize before the update the car had oversteer and understeer, for example in US GP

[@Milkywayboy]

@@virgilma6153 I get it but something in this generation of cars is messing with Lewis

[@virgilma6153]

@@Milkywayboy maybe, but maybe talents gets better, cars get more difficult. No clue but he raced well today, too bad saturday he didnt perform well

[@RogerKeulen]

What are we doing ? Max *drives* a car in F1 and *races* on iRacing. If a F1 car would be >750 Kg Lance Stroll would be to scared to drive it.

[@remconoordermeer7015]

Thanks for the video, Cameron. Interesting that these naysayers take every opportunity to attempt to pile dung on Max. Apparently they conveniently forgot that Max is driving around Vegas with a parachute on his back, in the form of his large rear wing. And still he qualified faster than a Lando Norris. Interesting. Edit: as for Lewis, I already defended him in a previous video. He's in the difficult position of leaving the team. No longer at its core as team leader. No longer welcome at strategic development meetings. No longer the focus for upgrade development. And one wonders why the performance of the car is diverging from him? No shiz, Sherlock... of course his performance is slipping, compared to George.

[@Buckarew]

I believe personally that that is why Ricardo succeeded so much against Max and why Max respected Ricardo so much because his style of divebombing the inside is essentially the only way to overtake max

[@Stantube1000]

If you actually look at the data, you'll realize Daniel wasn't successful next to Max, he got outperformed by all counts both in 2017 and 2018. The only year where he was somewhat competitive against Max was 2016, in a car that max jumped into mid season not even having to test it in winter and still being almost a rookie, not just of F1 but of car racing..

[@L4J4]

If Hamilton is competitive next season at 40 that's all I'll want, but he is not in his prime anymore, that doesn't mean he can't put together a championship winning season if others around him aren't bringing their A game. All things being equal Leclerc will give him a pounding in quali again, unless by some miracle suddenly Hamilton finds a car he's happy with which I doubt. Let's see what comes to pass, it's interesting to note, Hamilton was a phenom in all cars and regulations (even according to engineers he worked with) until this regulation era.

[@Cameron-Cc]

Here, here. I second your sentiments entirely

[@bigbaderek1978]

the people that cry about safety crack me up...its racing its supposed to be dangerous...if you don't want danger don't watch car racing....

[@aoife1122]

Max Verstappen "is", Lewis Hamilton "was"... c'est la (shelf) vie. Great to see you come around and recognize the wisdom of Toto Wolff, Cameron.😂

[@Stantube1000]

Toto is a prick, but he is certainly not an idiot. He knew Lewis costed them the Championship already in 2021 having the fastest car throughout most of the year. He didn't get any better since then.

[@aoife1122]

@@Stantube1000 Indeed... whoever claims, "Hamilton was robbed in Abu Dhabi" only tuned in for the final race. Mercedes had the best car that year and he lost championship long before the finale. It shouldn't even have come down to this. Throw away a "gift" like Baku and you have forfeited the right to complain, simple as that.

[@crapmalls]

Nelson piquet sr *cough*

[@mavadelo]

2:08 So far Sir you did not.

[@Cameron-Cc]

There now. Comments and description

[@mavadelo]

@@Cameron-Cc tyvm Sir, Appreciated.

[@mothowee675]

I put it like this, ✓Max is super surgical but can use a hammer to break bones. ✓Lewis is super surgical, scalpel only.

[@ImausrI]

Max the non mercifull.

[@Dabayare]

He wasn't "honest" but entitled prat from that interview. He reminds me of shoplifters who calmly pick stuff and nobody notices it. The rest of us would look suspicious if we tried to steal in shops and be caught.

[@Igloojames]

Overtake him on the inside then

[@takeitonline5693]

Ignorance is like stupidity.. a lack of knowledge.. or a lack of an ordinary level of intelligence.

[@olliestudio45]

max fanboydom ragebait 😄

[@Cameron-Cc]

Sometimes Ollie. But never unjustifiably so. You'll forgive the annoyance then.

[@olliestudio45]

@@Cameron-Cc with pleasure!

[@VjRj84]

Max fanfic club 😂

[@Cameron-Cc]

Excellence in the sport as an endeavour.

[@lalaeuro]

Max hoisted by his own words. Won't let anyone overtake around the outside? Not even - as seen several times now - according to the rules. What a brilliant driver who's blatantly stupid arrogance has lost him legions of full-on F1 fans of racing, not bumper cars.

[@tusharr6703]

@@lalaeuro ok, cry about it then 😂

[@lalaeuro]

@@tusharr6703 Thank you for your very intelligent comment. Don't forget to hold your mum's hand when you cross the road.

[@zt2max]

False dichotomy Cameron, that you imply, you ask how else would we like Verstappen to drive, which implies you are arguing the usual "he exploits the rules" line, and then say the other option is snowflakery. I disagree. There is a THIRD option, the likes of Alonso have always employed, which is a mixture of aggression and finesse. Whether you fans of Vertappen like it or not YOU DON'T GET PENALISED FOR EXPLOITING RULES YOU GET PENALISED FOR BREAKING THEM. It's all well and good to give a disclaimer that you are objective but are you? It's like Alonso says, "you always leave a space", but with Verstappen, it's "you never leave a space", and he says he doesn't care because he is never in the wrong in his own eyes, because it's impossible for Max to be wrong, right? So if a thousand people say he is wrong he will still say he is right which just means he has no self-awareness. Great his performance may have been but a perfect human he is not. Get over it.

[@Cameron-Cc]

Fair cop. Good points. Respectfully though on your false dichotomy assertion, sadly, we must disagree. 🍻

[@zt2max]

@@Cameron-Cc My apologies if you weren't presenting it as two options Cam, it just seemed like it. Perhaps I misunderstood the comment a bit. We can agree the Brazil drive was a great one. There is no need to tare down Max Verstappen because of a few controversial incidents but I guess that is what the haters thrive on, isolating those few things and ignoring the positives.

[@driesvanoosten4417]

The inconsistency in the stewards decisions make it clear that using penalties as a measure of whether rules were broken is a fool errant. Did Alonso deserve a 20s time penalty in Australia? I think we both agree that he didn't.

[@DenUitvreter]

Verstappen said you win some you lose some, as in when you get it wrong you get a penalty and that is just part of the game. So he takes the 5s on the chin and didn't even complain about the 10s and another 10s. Passing on the outside used to be much more rare than it is now, drivers used to not let that happen, it was either a mistake or a brilliant move. Leave the space is making sure the failure to pass does not lead to contact, not to allow for an on track pass. And then suddenly the stewards decided Hamilton was entitled to "racing room".

[@johanfeenstra8778]

If we all don`t break the rules we don`t need police, penalty rules at skool, trafic laws, yellow card in football, being a teenager........ so i guess breaking the rules is part of live maby? You my man you are using a argument to justify your dislike for max.

[@MichaelEilers]

You’re wrong about Lewis - they kept releasing him into Magnussen’s lap while George had clear air. Peter Windsor explained this. It was tactics issues on his race director.

[@Cameron-Cc]

Did he make the mistake by dint of track position? 🤯

[@SpeedSportsMag.]

It’s the Eve of Vegas ‘24 GP … blah blah Oh the Word Salad Humanity.. Max the media goat .. Only with Hamilton handicapped since Abu’21.

[@michaelkabuocansey2829]

He is just a BULLY on the track. There is nothing special about him. But you watch soon their will ne a driver like him and we will see how he fills. Cos when people do to him and he wants to crush them. You keep talking about partisan with you but you keep making it hard to know...

[@SpeedSportsMag.]

🗣️Cam you’re killing me.. Hamilton was sabotaged in Q3, as usual his car wasn’t the same when it mattered most.

[@Cameron-Cc]

You might be right. But how do we know beyond reasonable doubt.....? 🤔 Sagan's standard.

[@zt2max]

@@Cameron-Cc You're right Cam. (I'm a Ham fan, but like you, facts must come first, we don't know, but it does look like it's possible Ham is....wait for it.................ageing!!!!) 😉

[@SpeedSportsMag.]

@ we know because look how many times Russell has gone backwards in races from his starting position and Hamilton the opposite. I’m positive this will happen again this week. My Results guess - Russell finishes 4/5th with HAM moving forward and halted behind RUS as usual.

[@Warlun888]

The other 19 drivers are doing the same thing when they are crying. The powers they have is crying cos Max’s power is his driving to the extreme and he’s the best at it. The others aren’t as good at doing this , so they use their powers to their advantage and that is cry - 'Boohoo, i can't overtake max, Boohoo Max is so dirty, Boohoo I can't beat him on track so I will cry until I can beat him off track.' - how else will they get an advantage.