Marko disagrees with Jos Verstappen!

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Red Bull's Helmut Marko disagrees with Jos Verstappen on whether or not his son Max is ready to aim for a world title in 2017.

Verstappen Snr believes it's still too early for his 19-year-old boy to contemplate such an accomplishment, but Marko begs to differ.

"Now with a year's more experience, I think both of our drivers can fight for the title," Marko said.

"Now he enters his third year, it is actually a strength. Other drivers now know they have to watch out when Max is coming. The risks are getting smaller."

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Red Bull's motorsport boss insisted however that as good as Verstappen has proven to be, there is still a huge force to reckoned with on the other side of the garage.

"We must remember Daniel. He is a very fast and competitive racing driver!"

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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.