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Verstappen 'accepts' that he will not be 2020 champion

Aug.8 Max Verstappen says he has "accepted" that he will not become Formula 1's youngest ever champion. At 22, the Dutchman needed to secure the title this year in order to beat Sebastian Vettel's old record. Verstappen says his Red Bull is not up to the job. "I have already accepted that a world title isn't in it this year," he is quoted by Belgium's Sporza. "It's very simple: Lewis Hamilton is in the best car and he beats his teammate. And I think the gap between Bottas and me will only grow." Verstappen has denied that he is overly frustrated by the situation. "My start to the season has been fine, but we're not in the championship," he said....
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