Pace of Verstappen and Red Bull shocks Sky analysts: "Scary"

The pace set by Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing at the Belgian Grand Prix has left many in awe. Sky analysts Johnny Herbert and Paul Di Resta were also impressed by the Dutchman's performance, calling the speed they saw 'frightening'.

"The result throughout this weekend in many respects has been very scary because of the speed that Max has had," Herbert said during the Sky Sports broadcast. He saw Verstappen get right on top of things from the first practice session on Friday and be 'amazingly fast', then the Red Bull Racing driver maintained that pace throughout the weekend. "This is the best I've seen Max I drive I think at the moment. I think he's getting more and more complete, and that's a scary thing."

Di Resta can only agree with his colleague's words. He stresses that Red Bull has carried last year's momentum into the 2022 Formula One season and that the team is now 'unstoppable'. The Brit notes what he believes is the most important factor in this: "I think the biggest weapon they've got at the moment is Max Verstappen."

"Where would they be if he was in the Ferrari?," he elaborates. The former F1 driver thinks Verstappen would be in a similar position. "Because that's the consistency, what he's able to do, remain calm, get the best out of the team," he continued. Di Resta fears Red Bull may already be focusing on next year, given their current performance and the large margins in both championships. "That's quite worrying for teams up and down the pit lane," Di Resta said.