Fernando Alonso Full of Praise for Max Verstappen After 2025 Japanese Grand Prix Victory
Fernando Alonso had nothing but admiration for Max Verstappen following the Dutchman’s commanding win at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. The two-time world champion hailed Verstappen’s performance as “masterclass-level” and said the Red Bull driver is “in a league of his own right now.”
Speaking to reporters after the race, Alonso said, “What Max is doing is just incredible. Every lap, every move—it’s precise, calm, and dominant. He makes it look easy, but we all know it’s anything but.”
Verstappen’s victory at Suzuka marked his fourth win of the season and reaffirmed his dominance in the 2025 Formula 1 campaign. Starting from pole, he led nearly every lap, fending off challenges from rivals with composed precision.
Alonso, who finished a respectable sixth in the race, emphasized how impressed he was not only with Verstappen’s pace but also with his maturity on track. “He’s reached a level where he’s not just fast, but smart. That combination is deadly in this sport.”
The mutual respect between the two champions has grown over recent seasons, with Alonso often expressing admiration for Verstappen’s aggressive but controlled driving style. In return, Verstappen has regularly named Alonso as one of the drivers he looks up to.
As the 2025 season unfolds, Verstappen’s momentum continues to build, and Alonso’s praise is yet another sign of how highly he is regarded—even by the sport’s legends.
