Max Verstappen won an unbelievable 19 races last season that included an incredible streak of 10 in a row in what would arguably go down as one of the greatest years in Formula 1 history.

At the moment, both championships are not realistic.” Max Verstappen’s comment after a miserable Italian Grand Prix, where he’d struggled to sixth place, was delivered with no real anger. More a matter-of-fact frustration.

Red Bull's star man Max Verstappen was crowned world champion for the fourth consecutive year in Las Vegas, but the team's constructors' championship challenge is faltering. The FIA have officially announced the standings in each championship, following a stunning race victory for George Russell in a Mercedes one-two .