A former Formula 1 team boss overlooked both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as he declared who he believes is the "most complete driver on Earth".
Verstappen has won the last two titles and already looks well placed to make it three in a row with Red Bull so dominant so far this year. Many would argue that evidence alone is enough to show that the Dutchman is the one setting the standard.
Others, however, might point to Hamilton considering the swathe of records he holds. Between them, they boast nine drivers' titles and no other racer has claimed the F1 world since 2016 when Nico Rosberg pipped his Mercedes team-mate to glory.