Ahead of Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs. McLaren. Still, defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull says he hasn’t lost hope.

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing, Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber© Sam Bloxham / Motorsport Images Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, Williams, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes© Zak Mauger ...

Aston Martin's declining pace meant Fernando Alonso could only manage yet another P13.

Hamilton has a record 105 career victories from 360 starts. Verstappen has won 64 grands prix, twice Fernando Alonso's career tally, and is third on the all-time list after Michael Schumacher on 91.

Alonso is one of four drivers yet to get off the mark after five races, following an 11th-place finish in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. He retired from the first two races of the season, before coming ...