Optimism trumps Max Verstappen (23). The F1 winter tests in Bahrain went very well for the Dutchman and his Red Bull team. Is this finally going to be his year? Can Verstappen finally beat Lewis Hamilton and conquer the world title? We are two reasons why the answer to those questions is yes. But also two things that play against him.
It has always been something with the Verstappen car in recent seasons. Sullen Renault engines, fragile Honda power units, fickle handling… the excuses were easy to list. Not …
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