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Max Verstappen insists Lewis Hamilton is one of many drivers who could challenge him for the Formula 1 title this year, and has signalled his backing for Red Bull's newly-announced alliance with US car giant Ford.
Flexing their muscles off the back of dominating last year's championships, Red Bull kickstarted their 2023 season in style with a glitzy launch in New York on Friday as they debuted their RB19 car - which unsurprisingly looked a lot like last year's - and announced a mega engine deal with Ford for 2026.
Verstappen led Red Bull's charge by winning a record 15 races out of 22 last season, although the now double world champion expects a more competitive campaign a year into F1's rules revolution.
"He's been one of the greatest drivers ever in the sport, so for sure if he has the car to do it, he can fight for the title again," said Verstappen of Hamilton.