Horner: 'A big result for Max is just around the corner'

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In the opening stages of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Red Bull's hopes were pinned on a charging Max Verstappen while damage limitation was in order for Daniel Ricciardo.

The Dutchman's run of bad luck continued unfortunately as he was forced to retire when his engine expired on lap 12, his fourth DNF in six races.

The 19-year-old is growing impatient and desperately wants to secure a race win sooner rather than later. An achievement which Christian Horner believes is in the cards.

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"He's had great pace here all weekend," Horner said of Verstappen in Baku.

"Obviously, he's going to be feeling pretty down but he's been might all weekend. He's been hugely competitive and an engine failure has nothing to do with him.

"I get the feeling there's a really big result just around the corner for him, and then he'll probably put a run of results together.

"He's driving so well at the moment, it won't be long before we see Max putting in abig performance like Daniel has today."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.