Despite no longer being a prominent figure during race weekends, Steiner remains as open as ever about his own experiences in F1, as well as giving his opinion on how things currently stand heading into next week’s United States GP.
In the race for the Drivers’ Championship, Norris has won two of the last four Grands Prix, heaping the pressure on Verstappen who last climbed onto the top step of the podium in June at the Spanish GP.
“In my opinion Lando is in a better position than Max. 60:40 for me,” Steiner said.
Lando needs a little help from Ferrari. If they can get in between McLaren and Red Bull, they’ll steal a few points from Red Bull.
I think Lando would like it if Ferrari does that!”
With there currently being a 52-point gap separating Norris and Verstappen in the standings, it is McLaren who hold a 41-point lead over Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship, with just six races remaining.
On top of dealing with the growing threat Norris poses to his crown, Verstappen was recently ordered to “accomplish some work of public interest” by the FIA, after using an expletive in a press conference in Singapore.
Never too shy to use colourful language himself, Steiner stood by the three-time world champion.
