Verstappen: "I feel ready"

It may have been a mixed week for Red Bull and Max Verstappen in Barcelona but the Dutchman has insisted he feels fully prepared when the proper racing returns with the Australian Grand Prix.

During the final day of pre-season testing, Verstappen set a best time in the afternoon of 1:16.269, enough for second place on the day. The Red Bull driver wasn't in the cockpit during the morning as Alex Albon took over responsibilities.

The Honda engine appears to be making great progress and Verstappen will be hoping it holds up when racing returns in a few weeks in Melbourne which he believes he's ready for.

"Yeah I feel ready," Verstappen told the media, including GP Blog.

Verstappen had the chance to do some fast laps late in the day and he admitted it is much more fun than doing lots of laps.