Overview
- Ralf Schumacher says Michael Schumacher remains the best driver of his era and dismisses claims his stance is driven by jealousy.
- He contends Max Verstappen has developed a Michael‑like ability to unite and inspire a team, describing it as the 'Michael gene'.
- Schumacher connects Verstappen’s two‑point title loss in 2025 to Red Bull’s delayed decision to remove Christian Horner and the chaos that followed.
- He credits Red Bull’s restructured setup under Laurent Mekies with restoring cohesion and placing Verstappen more firmly at the center.
- He praises Lando Norris for winning the 2025 championship yet doubts Norris will reach the level of Verstappen, Michael Schumacher or Lewis Hamilton, and he criticizes Hamilton’s 2025 form and adaptability.