Montoya and Villeneuve divided on Verstappen’s prospects

Max Verstappen, a four-time Formula 1 world champion at just 27 years old, finds himself at the center of contrasting opinions from two former drivers as they look ahead to the 2025 season and beyond.

On the one hand, seven-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya predicts a challenging road ahead for Verstappen due to Red Bull's recent struggles.

But on the other, Jacques Villeneuve is confident in the Dutchman's ability to equal Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton's co-record of seven world titles ...