Max Verstappen went through the early stages of 2018 as the butt of almost every joke in Formula 1, but ended it having reaffirmed why such a colossal hype train has followed his career to date. Now, could 2019 be the year Max really turns 'mad' to 'magic'? While Verstappen's temperament was brought under scrutiny throughout 2018, his racecraft was never in doubt. Still just 21 years old, 2019 will be Verstappen's fifth season in the sport. Indeed, by the end of the year he will have started over 100 races in F1 - a landmark that has never been hit by someone so young – and may not for some time. His talent is undeniable, but it dovetails with a self confidence that is so unwavering...
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