Max Verstappen says he is 'ready' for the title in 2020

" Absolutely ". Response from Max Verstappen to the question asked on the Ziggo channel “Are you ready for the title in 2020? » is clear. After a 2019 campaign concluded third in the championship behind the two drivers Mercedes Lewis Hamilton et Valtteri Bottas but in front of both Ferrari de Charles Leclerc et Sebastian Vettel, the Dutchman of Red Bull believes he has the cards in hand to move to the next level.

“We're on the right track, so let's hope we have a good winter, comments Verstappen. I saw a lot of commitment but we need a good winter. Compared to Mercedes, we are close in terms of power, so the pressure will be on next year.

We need pressure and we need to raise our level. Everyone should be at their best. The same thing is expected of me. »

It remains to be seen how the Honda engine block will behave, which has been making clear progress in recent months, while the 2020 season will also be an opportunity for teams and engine manufacturers to focus even more on the concept of the 2021 single-seaters.

The question of Verstappen's contract with Red Bull will also be taken into account. And this point is likely to be a subject of serious debate next year!