'Helmut likes drivers who can fight him, and Verstappen does just that'

Speaking in Sky Sports, Villeneuve made the comparison between Williams legend, Patrick Head, and the 81 year old Austrian.

"He likes drivers that are tough, that can kind of fight him, as long as it's constructive and intelligent," added the Canadian, who believes that to be the reason why the relationship between Verstappen and Marko is as strong as it is.

During the broadcast, narrator, David Croft noted the presence of the Austrian in the Red Bull garage, to which Villeneuve responded: "He's passionate, isn't he?". The Briton replied with a simply, "Absolutely."