Low key' Verstappen keeps a lid on the pre-season hype


FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Sakhir Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - December 5, 2020 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates after qualifying in third position Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu

LONDON (Reuters) - Max Verstappen could be the biggest threat to Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a record eighth Formula One title this season but the Dutch driver was determined to keep a lid on any hype on Thursday.

Asked whether Red Bull could truly challenge for the championship, Verstappen said it was too early for such a discussion.

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