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Alonso emphasises: 'You should never doubt Max' despite Red Bull's tough season

11:12, 13 Jun

Updated: 13:14, 13 Jun

bySienna Ionta

Fernando Alonso has spoken highly of Max Verstappen in the run-up to the Canadian Grand Prix. According to the two-time champion, we should not disregard the Dutchman yet.

The Formula 1 season of 2025 is not going as Red Bull Racing had hoped it would. The Austrian team is trailing behind the competition, and only through Verstappen's talent are they still able to score points consistently.

The Dutchman already stated to the media in Spain that he does not really see himself as a title candidate. But according to Alonso, we should certainly not write him off yet.

Alonso and Verstappen in Monaco

Alonso impressed by Verstappen

"He always has his best season so far - every year," Alonso told DAZN. "Last year he did not have the most dominant car, yet he won the championship with two or three races to go. This year, he doesn’t even have the second or third-best car, and he’s still fighting."

Alonso once again emphasised that Verstappen always performs at the highest level. "He is always at a top level. But it's another matter whether Red Bull can now give him a car with which he can fight for the championship. But you should never doubt Max", he stressed.