Max Verstappen could be set to match Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton’s joint all-time record for the number of Formula 1 drivers’ titles. That is the view of Fernando Alonso, a two-time champion who at 41 is widely regarded as having had similar potential to run away with many more championships. Now, as he enjoys a second spring at Aston Martin in his post-sabbatical phase in F1, Alonso is within sight of a 33rd career win. “I think Fernando should have already won a lot more races than he has done,” fellow two-time champion Verstappen said. Speaking with France’s L’Equipe, Alonso is now returning the favour by predicting a lot more success ahead for the 25-year-old Red Bull driver.

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