Coronel thinks Verstappen has a chance: "We'll hear Hamilton grumble a lot"

"In the past years, Hamilton became world champion way too early of course, way before the end of the season. But that was then: I seriously expect something special this year," Coronel stated in an interview with Formule 1.nl. The analyst expects that in 2021 it will be very close at the front in Formula 1.

The WTCR driver is extremely confident in Honda, which should allow Red Bull Racing to join the German world champion. "Honda is going to give it their all with a new engine before they leave Formula 1 again. Because it has to happen now. I am not saying Max will be champion, but we will hear Hamilton grumble a lot on the radio. He always does that when someone is breathing down his neck", he explains.

In the eyes of Coronel Hamilton, has had it far too easy in recent years. Therefore it is good to see that Max Verstappen's team seems to be on the right track. "Red Bull is just getting closer and closer to Mercedes, the difference just can't be bigger than last year. Honda is going all-in. If they don't succeed this year, they will never succeed again."