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German GP win gives Red Bull better chance of keeping Max Verstappen
- Bevan Youl
Martin Brundle believes that Max Verstappen’s win at the German Grand Prix gives Red Bull ‘an ever-better chance of keeping Verstappen into the future.’
Verstappen has won two of the past three races for Red Bull but his current contract with the team comes to an end when the 2020 season finishes, meaning the Dutchman could be looking elsewhere.
But Brundle believes that the success of the past few races and the Honda engine they’ve taken on this year is a big step to keeping him at the team for longer.
He said in his Sky Sports column: “Verstappen has won two of the last three races, with the team confident that one of their best chances of victory this season is this weekend in Budapest.
“It was a doubly important day for Red Bull as it gives them an ever-better chance of keeping Verstappen into the future.”
Brundle also added that it was a ‘great day’ for Honda having two drivers on the podium in Verstappen and Daniil Kvyat across Red Bull and Toro Rosso, as well as Alexander Albon finishing in sixth.
“A great day too for Honda, with another victory, two drivers on the podium including the ecstatic Daniil Kvyat, whose first child was also born the night before,” he added.
“And three drivers in the top six with a fine drive from rookie Alex Albon in the sister Toro Rosso in his first wet F1 driving experience in sixth place.”