With a three-week break until Formula 1 returns to action in Austin and with six events pending until the end of the season, Bernie Ecclestone He gave his predictions in an interview on ‘Sport.de’.
Who will win the World Cup, Verstappen or Norris?What about the manufacturers, Red Bull or McLaren? The former director of the Grand Cirque is very clear on this subject.
On the one hand, the Briton is certain that Verstappen only needs a little luck to be a quadruple champion, while those from Woking will win the team championship for the ninth time.
“Max already has the head and now, you just need a little luck. As for the Drivers’ World Championship, it will undoubtedly be Max, but “McLaren will be the one to win the Manufacturers’ Championship”he explained.
Furthermore, Ecclestone was keen to welcome one of the surprises of the season, Oscar Piastriwhom he considers a future champion.
“I think the Australian is a magical guy. I’m pretty sure he will be world champion in the next two years if the car continues to work the same way. That’s what will happen.” He is a pilot who prevails over the others“, he settled.
