Verstappen: I've matured a lot in 2019

Max Verstappen believes he has matured a lot in 2019 compared to 12 months ago.

Verstappen endured a scrappy start to 2018 but since the Monaco Grand Prix last season, he has reemerged as a real threat in Formula 1, with focused driving and level-headedness despite not having the fastest car.

This season, Verstappen has almost regularly out-performed either one or both Ferrari's despite having the lesser package with it being Red Bull's first full season with Honda power.

Speaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, a race he finished second in last season, the Dutch driver explained that he felt his experiences last year helped him develop quickly.

Verstappen also added that he was positive of Red Bull's future chances this year that the team could race with Ferrari and Mercedes despite not having the complete package yet.