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Hulkenberg respects Verstappen form but is focused on his own performance
Max Verstappen has been very impressive this season and he's caught the eye of Renault driver Nico Hulkenberg who feels the 21-year old has stood out to him whilst he tries to focus on his own racing.
Verstappen is third in the Drivers' Championship behind the Mercedes team but he is the only driver outside the Silver Arrows to win a race this season when he won in Austria. Verstappen has been praised this season for his maturity despite only being 21, and extracting as much as possible out of the Honda-powered Red Bull.
The Dutchman's former teammate Daniel Ricciardo now partners Hulkenberg at Renault after joining them for this season. The German insisted he is focusing on his own performance but did admit Verstappen has caught his eye.
"My point of view is very limited because I worry about myself and Renault," Hulkenberg said as quoted by Formula Passion.
"I don't pay much attention to what others are doing in their race weekend, but looking beyond this year Max has done quite well.
"You see it sometimes and pay respect when a colleague makes a great race or a good qualifying lap.
"Obviously we are all selfish and we like to think that we are the best. You need that kind of attitude and thought to stay strong and valid."
