Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has hailed Max Verstappen as “extraordinary” following his impressive performance at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Wheatley: Max Verstappen Baku performance a “masterclass”Following his two victories near the start of the F1 2025 season, Max Verstappen’s time at the top of the charts seemed to have firmly given way McLaren dominance, but an upgraded floor at the Italian Grand Prix has turned the tides. More 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix analysis:👉 Winners and losers from the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix👉 Azerbaijan GP conclusions: Piastri SOS, Lando’s big problem, Max’s post-Horner wavelengthSauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has had plenty of time to observe Verstappen’s evolution as a driver. “What’s the phrase; the cream rises to the top?” Wheatley told media following the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Read next: PF1 Postbox: Horner severs Red Bull ties, and is Max Verstappen a title contender again?