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Since Verstappen picked up two wins in three
races at the Austrian and German Grand Prix, Red Bull have
failed to pick up a victory and the Dutchman has appeared on the
podium twice.
Verstappen is currently fourth in the drivers standings and Red
Bull are third in the constructor rankings arriving in Japan.
With five races remaining, the team's bid for a first title
since 2013 looks out of the question.
But Verstappen is adamant that they are going in the right
direction.
"We are looking really good, really strong, getting better," he
told reporters in Tokyo on Wednesday.
"Yes, we had a podium (in Singapore), but again we have still
room to improve and we know that we have to improve as well if
we need to challenge for more wins and potentially
championships.
"We are keep working hard to trying to achieve that."
Since the Belgian Grand Prix in September, Verstappen has been
partnered by 23-year-old Alexander Albon, promoted from Toro
Rosso.
Red Bull have said they are using the rest of the season to
assess the Thai-British rookie's credentials for next season.
So far, he has finished in the top six in four races but wants
to clinch a podium spot before season's end.
"The first four races now have been pretty good," Albon said.
"Of course, you always want more.
"I want a bit more coming to the end of the season but I think
so far, so good."
(Reporting by Yasuteru Ueda, writing by Jack Tarrant, editing by
Christian Radnedge)
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