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‘Spa win would be up there with Austria'

Max Verstappen reckons winning the Belgian Grand Prix would be right up there with his Austrian Grand Prix given that it is a 'home race' for the Dutchman. Although he races under the Dutch flag, Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium, which is less than 100km away from Spa. It is therefore the closest thing to a home race that Verstappen has in Formula 1. As such the Red Bull driver admits taking the win at a 'special' Spa-Francorchamps circuit would be as amazing as his 2018 win at Red Bull's home race in Austria. 'Racing at Spa is always special,' he said. 'I was born just an hour down the road so it is pretty much a home race for me. 'You can see by the orange crowds and campsites...
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