Ahead of the Mexico Grand Prix, Max Verstappen tells Matt Majendie the ‘secret’ behind his recent success, the moment he felt like the title was out of reach, and the one thing that would stop him from winning the championship.

Max explains how significant winning the championship would be for him and the team, and shares his thoughts on McLaren’s approach this season.

Also in this episode:

• Why he won’t name the ‘best’ driver on the grid
• Laurent’s impact on Red Bull
• The success of his Esports team Red Line
• Max’s mission to get Esports drivers into Formula One

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For the entire season Matt Majendie and Rick Edwards are embedded with Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team. Matt will be in the pits and in the garage, with the drivers and in the factory, at the debriefs and the strategy session.

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