MAX VERSTAPPEN has fired a warning to Lewis Hamilton as he aims to bring the fight to Mercedes at EVERY race this season. Verstappen believes he is well equipped to consistently battle with Mercedes with his new teammate Sergio Perez alongside him. Verstappen said: “I have known Perez for many years here in the paddock. Verstappen refused to be drawn into criticising his former teammate Albon, who struggled in the Red Bull before being dropped at the end of last season. The 23-year-old was asked about the shortcomings of his former teammate, after he out-qualified Albon at every race last season. Perez said: “I want to beat Max, and Max wants to beat me.

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