Max Verstappen drew a sharp line between himself and Ayrton Senna ahead of this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, saying he doesn't care about connecting with fans the way Senna did. Asked about Brazil's three multiple world champions, Verstappen acknowledged Senna's unique legacy but said their priorities differ. "Some people don't really care to connect. I also don't really care because I like to win. I'm here to win."
The Red Bull driver, who has surpassed Senna's three titles and 41 wins, credited his single-minded focus. "My job is to win. That's what I was practising from a young age." He noted Senna's 1994 death at Imola accelerated the Brazilian's iconic status but called him "one of the best drivers ever."
Verstappen's bluntness won't win him Senna-level adoration in São Paulo, but it's honest: he's chasing records, not reverence. With a grid penalty looming this weekend, connecting might be all he gets.
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