F1: 5 Early Predictions for the British Grand Prix

#4 Verstappen to Challenge Ferrari

Max Verstappen could be spraying the champagne on the podium once again on Sunday.

There's a reason why I'm singling out Max Verstappen ahead of the other Red Bull driver, but I'll get onto that soon. Despite getting off to a slow start, Verstappen charged through the field to win in sensational style at the Austrian GP a fortnight ago.

The Dutchman showcased incredible aggression, passing ability and speed that he possesses to stand on the top step of the podium and become the first non-Mercedes driver to do so in 2019. It seemed for all the world that Charles Leclerc would cruise to his first F1 win, but Mad Max was on another level in Spielberg.

I believe that the 21-year-old will carry this momentum into this weekend and Red Bull's excellent downforce will aid the youngster's pace. I honestly believe that Ferrari will find it difficult at Silverstone, and if they do, Max is a strong favourite for third place, barring mechanical troubles for the Silver Arrows.

What about Pierre Gasly? He needs a miracle to save his Red Bull seat from Alon and Kvyat, let alone challenge his more experienced and faster teammate. After producing a stand-out season in 2018, the Frenchman has gone off the boil and it seems his days are numbered in the senior RB team.