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#1 Verstappen is the man at Red Bull
The second half of the season has treated Max Verstappen very well since his return from the summer break.
The last race before the holidays in July was the Hungarian Grand Prix as the Dutchman retired from the race in Budapest - wrapping up a disappointing first half of the 2018 campaign.
But something has made Verstappen click ever since and is now showing some top-notch consistency in terms of finishing races.
Since the Hungarian Grand Prix, Verstappen has finished fifth or higher including two podiums.
He has also outpaced his, soon to depart, teammate Daniel Ricciardo.
The Red Bull driver qualified third ahead of Sunday's showdown and may just fancy his chances of spoiling the Mercedes party.
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