Max Verstappen says he can "be in the fastest car" next year with Red Bull

Max Verstappen says that he is not thinking of a move away from Red Bull for next year, as the team could easily have the best car on the grid.

Verstappen has been victorious in two of the past three races, in Austria and Germany, and the Dutchman has been in superb form all season, sitting ahead of both Ferrari drivers, Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc, in the championship.

The youngster has been linked with Mercedes and Ferrari for future moves, but he has revealed that he only wants to drive for the best team and isn't bothered by the name or history of his machinery.

Verstappen also expressed his desire to break Vettel's record as the youngest world champion. He told AutoBild.de: "I still have a year for that.

"But it would have to happen next year, because this year Mercedes is too dominant."

However, that does not mean that Verstappen is looking for a move to the German team.

He continued: "I have to say something to that: Even when I was young, I never thought I'd have to drive Ferrari , I've always wanted to be in the fastest car, whether Ferrari, Mercedes or Red Bull, but I think, yes, I can do that next year with Red Bull.

"One can never be sure, and Mercedes can never be sure that they will be able to dominate next year, because nobody knows who will do the best work next winter, but we have this year with Honda I have already taken good steps, which makes me optimistic. "