Horner believes Verstappen is "more talented" than Vettel

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes that his driver Max Verstappen is "more talented" than Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel.

Horner has experience with both of the drivers, handing them both the opportunity to break through at the elite level of Formula One.

Verstappen has been winner of just four grands prix since joining the energy drink brand two years ago - but this has got to be put down to the power unit rather than the talent of the man himself.

With Red Bull making the switch to Honda next season for their engine supplier; this could be the perfect opportunity for Verstappen to make the step up to the elite level; the likes of Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.

Vettel was key to Red Bull's dominance between 2010-2013 - winning four championships at the time, but Horner believes Verstappen has the bigger potential out of the two drivers.

"Max has more talent, he is like a lion when he is in the car. He never gives up, never," Horner explained to Autobild. "He has a crazy fighting spirit. And in fact, he reminds me of Sebastian in some ways. Even the way he gets into the car reminds me of him.

"He is still a young guy, younger than Seb when he came to us. But he is becoming an adult driver and man."