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Max Verstappen impressed with a mature showing at the Monaco Grand Prix, according to an ex- Formula 1 racer.

The Dutchman finished third in the principality, joining Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez on the podium as his Red Bull team-mate took the glory. While finishing outside the top two is a rare occurrence for him, he could at least enjoy the satisfaction of beating main title rival Charles Leclerc, who could manage only fourth.

Former F1 driver Allan McNish was left impressed by what he felt was a mature display in difficult circumstances. In the past the 24-year-old might have tried a risky overtake in conditions which would make his chances of success slim, but this time he was patient and settled for a still significant points haul.

Speaking alongside Verstappen's mother Sophie Kumpen on the F1 Nation podcast, McNish said: "The one thing I saw with Max [Verstappen] was someone that wasn't necessarily attacking for the last tenth or the last overtake that we have seen before. Someone that realised 'maybe I'm not quite quick enough this weekend to deliver a win' and is thinking [about the] long game."

He went on to speculate that his status as defending champion might have helped with the