Esteban Ocon says he knows how to deal with Max Verstappen from their F3 days. But as these videos show Verstappen usually won their wheel-to-wheel battles.
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Verstappen expects Hamilton to hold up Rosberg
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen expects Lewis Hamilton’s championship tactics will involve trying to hold up Nico Rosberg during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Vettel: Verstappen’s driving was “not correct”
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onSebastian Vettel has criticised Max Verstappen’s driving again after the Brazilian Grand Prix, saying it was “not correct”.
Verstappen calls for blue flag talks
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen has called for a discussion on the rules governing blue flags after drivers complained about being held up in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Ricciardo learning from Verstappen’s technique
2016 F1 season
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he has been learning from Max Verstappen’s driving technique since his new team mate joined Red Bull earlier in the season.
Raikkonen warns Verstappen will cause “a big accident”
2016 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen has warned Max Verstappen risks causing “a big accident” with his defensive moves after the pair clashed again during the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen unimpressed with Raikkonen’s “moaning”
2016 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen rebuffed the latest criticism of his defensive driving from Kimi Raikkonen following the Belgian Grand Prix.
Verstappen wants changes to “dangerous” kerbs
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen called for changes to the new kerbs at the Red Bull Ring after damaging his car twice during today’s first practice session.
Verstappen working on qualifying deficit to Ricciardo
2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says he’s been working on how to get better one-lap performance out of the Red Bull chassis after qualifying behind Daniel Ricciardo in Spain.
Caption Competition 104: Max Verstappen
Caption Competition
Posted onMax Verstappen was the centre of attention at the Circuit de Catalunya last weekend – and that was before he won the race.
Why Red Bull’s strategy was a success – but not for Ricciardo
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull’s tactics won the race for Max Verstappen but lost it for Daniel Ricciardo. Did the pit wall get it wrong or right in the Spanish Grand Prix?
Breakthrough win “a very special feeling” Verstappen
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen described his joy at scoring a breakthrough grand prix victory, and the first for a Dutch driver, in his first race for Red Bull.
Verstappen needs “a few weekends” to get comfortable
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says it will take him a few more race weekends to be completely comfortable after moving to Red Bull.
Verstappen makes first appearance as Red Bull driver
2016 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen has made his first appearance as a Red Bull driver at the team’s factory following their decision to promote him in place of Daniil Kvyat.
Verstappen taking Kvyat’s seat is about future potential, not past results
2016 F1 season
Posted onTo see why Max Verstappen has taken Daniil Kvyat’s seat at Red Bull you have to look beyond the Russian driver’s flattering results – and even that costly crash at Sochi.
Red Bull chance “an amazing opportunity” – Verstappen
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said his chance to move up to Red Bull for the next round of the championship is an “amazing opportunity”.
Kvyat axed by Red Bull, Verstappen takes his place for Spain
2016 F1 season
Posted onMax Verstappen will drive a Red Bull from the next F1 race in Spain after Daniil Kvyat was dropped by the team following his poor showing at his home grand prix.
Frustrated Verstappen says he was “much faster” than Sainz
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen described his Australian Grand Prix as “very frustrating and disappointing” after his team mate moved ahead of him during their final pit stops.
Verstappen takes to the ski slopes in a Red Bull RB7
F1 pictures
Posted onVideo and pictures of Max Verstappen taking a Red Bull RB7 on the slopes of the Streif ski course in Kitzbuehel in a demonstration run on Thursday.
Verstappen frustrated by lack of speed
2015 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed his frustration at being passed easily on the straight by more powerful cars during the Brazilian Grand Prix.