Max Verstappen's mistakes remind Red Bull chief Christian Horner of a young Sebastian Vettel

Vettel, now of Ferrari, made his name at Red Bull having stepped up to the senior team in 2009, going on to win four world championships with the team

Sebastian Vettel began his career at Red Bull (Getty)

Red Bull principal Christian Horner has said that Max Verstappen’s mistakes remind him of a young Sebastian Vettel.

Vettel, now of Ferrari, made his name at Red Bull having stepped up to the senior team in 2009, going on to win four world championships with the team.

But he made several high-profile errors which saw him come in for heavy criticism, with Horner drawing parallels with Verstappen this season.

“Yes, [Vettel] has made some mistakes,” Horner told motorsport.com. “I remember when we had Sebastian at a similar stage in his career, it wasn't uncommon that he also made some mistakes.

“I think he'd [Max] have learned a lot. He will put that to good use in the future, in the coming races.

“His talent is extremely obvious, his bravery and racing instinct is not in doubt. Obviously he was too impatient, and he will for sure learn from that, I've got absolutely no doubt.”

Horner added that Verstappen will be able to improve a lot driving alongside the more senior Daniel Ricciardo, who won last week’s Chinese Grand Prix after rising from sixth to first.

“"He's a very rounded driver now, Daniel,” added Horner. “He's absolutely at the top of his game and I think he has been for the last couple of years.

“He's hit that balance of experience and pace. He's one of the best overtakers in the business, and his judgment is impeccable.

“I really feel that he's just at a different part of his career to where Max is at the moment - obviously he's still very young and fresh and going through that experience.”