The Briton has had an easy time on track, with his Mercedes being the best car on the grid while Ferrari and Red Bull have struggled to close the gap. Towards the end of last year, Red Bull appeared to catch up with Mercedes’ pace. So when Max Verstappen claimed victory at the recently concluded Monaco Grand Prix, he took the lead in the drivers’ championship for the first time in his career. Red Bull was favoured around the streets of Monte Carlo, and on a day when Hamilton and Mercedes were off the pace, Verstappen showed he is more than ready to prove his worth. Good lessonAfter the win, Verstappen did not hold back in his response to the defending champion’s attempt at mind games.

Source: The Hindu May 25, 2021 16:18 UTC