Horner hails Verstappen as a ‘team player’

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Max Verstappen garnered praise from his team boss Christian Horner after the youngster obeyed team orders and allowed Daniel Ricciardo to pass him without any objection.

Verstappen, who has a history of voicing his opinion when asked to let through his teammates, decided to let the Aussie driver through despite already overtaking him at the start of the race on Turn 1.

The strategy proved fruitful as both drivers managed to stay clear of Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg and claim second and third on the podium at the Hockenheimring.

When quizzed about the teenager’s drive at the German Grand Prix, Horner was delighted at the way he handled the order.

“He’s …

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