This McLaren driver believes Verstappen 'was brilliant' in Jeddah

“Max Verstappen was brilliant today. Okay, the turn one, two thing aside... I am a papaya, I bleed that colour now. But he was brilliant. But I think that this track in particular lends itself to a) Max Verstappen and his driving style and b) the Red Bull,” Bird said.

Still, the 38-year-old Englishman doesn't think Red Bull will necessarily come out this strong every weekend from now on. According to him, McLaren has a better chance in Miami. “ I don't think this is necessarily McLaren's strongest circuit yet they're still on top they're still able to beat Red Bull. The Red Bull has improved granted and Max Verstappen got the maximum out of it but I think we can see more from McLaren at a circuit like Miami.”