But in Baku, Verstappen put himself firmly back in the spotlight by claiming his second consecutive pole position on a day when his direct rivals faltered. For Stella, the message was clear on the eve of Sunday’s race: underestimate Verstappen at your peril. “So they might have unlocked performance, and I would not be surprised at all that Red Bull continues the streak that they have started. We don't have to forget that first of all he's Max Verstappen - world champion for the last four years - in a fast car. In other words: the title race might just have room for one more.