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Verstappen rooting for a birthday omen this weekend

18:26, 26 Sep 2018

byBobby Vincent

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates his 21st birthday on Sunday - coincedentally falling on the same day as the Russian Grand Prix.

Verstappen should be in bullish mood following his impressive performance last time out in Singapore; achieving a second place finish - only tipped by the inhumane Lewis Hamilton.

Sunday marks the Russian Grand Prix; but it also marks another event - with it being the Dutchman's 21st birthday - and he'll be hoping his birthday brings him good luck... just like last year where he won the Malaysian Grand Prix a day after his 20th birthday.

"This year's Russian Grand Prix will be a special one for me," Verstappen revealed to the Checkered Flag. "It is my 21st birthday on Sunday, so hopefully I can make it one to remember.

"I think I celebrated my 18th there also, so it won't be new to have my birthday in Sochi. I feel Russia is an up and coming Grand Prix as it still feels quite new to me.

"As well as being in the Olympic Park the track has a unique layout. The views from parts of the track and the hotels are really nice. On one side you have the mountains and on the other, the sea."

Verstappen will be determined to go one better this weekend and win his second Grand Prix of the season.