'I'm sure Verstappen has more in the tank'

Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez showed their qualities during the first two free practices of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. While the Dutchman took places one and two, Pérez did the same with places four and one. Competitor Mercedes has had a less successful weekend so far.

"Especially the pace of Pérez was really good. He seemed to have a very solid balance through the second sector, in which he made optimal use of the height differences," says Peter Windsor, who also gives Verstappen a good chance, in his video. "In practice Pérez made himself the favourite, but I'm sure Verstappen has even more in the tank."

On the other hand, the team of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas should be more worried about the course of the weekend. "Mercedes still hasn't got it together. But I must say that sometimes Lewis had a lap with one or two purple sectors, followed by a yellow sector. So he can still be a lot faster."

Verstappen will be pleased if Mercedes again underperform this weekend. Red Bull Racing's driver took the lead in the world championship two weeks ago and has a narrow lead over Hamilton. He can increase that lead in Baku.