Matt chats to Dutch Journalist,  Erik Van Haran, who knows Max Verstappen and the Verstappen clan very well.  They talk about Max's season so far, his recent turnaround and whether he can really win the title. Erik talks about Max's character and reflects on his reputation, especially in the UK. H

e also talks about how the team are working differently under Laurent Mekies, and how those changes are helping to make them better. 


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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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