2023 F1 standings: Verstappen hitting records

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2023 Formula 1 Standings: Verstappen’s Record-Breaking Season

Following the culmination of the first 14 rounds of the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, it is evident that Max Verstappen, representing Red Bull Racing, has ascended as the unequivocal frontrunner in the championship race. His remarkable achievement of securing victory in 11 out of these 14 rounds, including his most recent triumph at the Dutch Grand Prix, has firmly established his dominion over the field.

The Dutch Grand Prix triumph in front of his home spectators also etched an impressive record into the annals of Formula 1 history. Verstappen’s ninth consecutive victory in this season has brought him level with the record set by Sebastian Vettel back in 2013, when Vettel too was piloting for the Red Bull Racing team. The comparison is noteworthy, as it underlines Verstappen’s prowess and consistency in the realm of competitive racing.

Notably, Verstappen’s trajectory in the 2023 season appears poised to outshine even his own past accomplishments. With his tally of 15 wins in a single season established last year, Verstappen now stands on the brink of surpassing this very benchmark. To put this achievement into perspective, the prior record stood at 13 wins, jointly held by both Sebastian Vettel and the legendary Michael Schumacher.

The chasm in performance between Verstappen, the reigning champion, and the rest of the field is so pronounced that it almost takes on an amusing quality. His teammate, Sergio Perez, offers a stark contrast in consistency, managing to maintain his grasp on second place in the rankings despite enduring a season punctuated by oscillating outcomes. While Perez exhibited glimpses of potential early on, clinching victory in two races, his campaign was marred by mishaps during qualifying rounds. These incidents, on numerous occasions, relegated him to starting positions perilously distant from the front of the grid.

The performance of Ferrari, another eminent contender in the championship, has been characterized by inconsistency, a trend that has regrettably become rather typical for the team in recent times. Commencing the season with a display of strength, Ferrari subsequently grappled with a palpable lack of pace in subsequent rounds. Compounding their challenges were the setbacks faced by their drivers, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who encountered both reliability issues and unfortunate crashes.

In an unexpected turn of events, Aston Martin has emerged as a pivotal protagonist this season. A remarkable feat achieved by their star driver, Fernando Alonso, has bolstered the team’s position. Alonso has clinched podium finishes on no less than six occasions, securing third place in each of the races held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Miami. He further ascended to second place in both the Monaco and Netherlands Grand Prix races.

A resurgence in performance has been witnessed within the McLaren camp subsequent to the implementation of the most recent upgrades to their racing cars. The initial half of the season bore witness to a struggle for advancement; however, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the drivers for McLaren, have since catapulted themselves to the forefront of the competition.

It is essential to recognize Oscar Piastri as the most triumphant rookie driver of this season. Out of the trio of rookies, he is the solitary contender to accrue championship points. It’s worth mentioning that the remaining rookies, Logan Sargeant of Williams and Nyck de Vries of AlphaTauri, have not mirrored Piastri’s successes. Notably, Nyck de Vries has exited Formula 1, being replaced by the seasoned driver Daniel Ricciardo at AlphaTauri in July. However, Ricciardo’s participation was briefly interrupted by a wrist injury sustained during a practice session crash, leading to his absence from the Dutch race. In his stead, reserve driver Liam Lawson admirably secured the 13th position in his debut race. The status of Ricciardo’s readiness for the impending Italian Grand Prix remains uncertain.

The 2023 F1 Drivers’ Championship standings stand as follows:

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing – 339 points
2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing – 201 points
3. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 168 points
4. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 156 points
5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 102 points
6. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 99 points
7. George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 99 points
8. Lando Norris, McLaren – 75 points
9. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 47 points
10. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 37 points
11. Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 36 points
12. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 36 points
13. Alexander Albon, Williams – 15 points
14. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 9 points
15. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo – 5 points
16. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo – 4 points
17. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri – 3 points
18. Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 2 points
19. Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 points
20. Daniel Ricciardo, AlphaTauri – 0 points

Additionally, the 2023 F1 Constructors’ Championship standings stand as follows:

1. Red Bull Racing – 540 points
2. Mercedes-Benz AMG – 255 points
3. Aston Martin – 215 points
4. Ferrari – 201 points
5. McLaren – 111 points
6. Alpine – 73 points
7. Williams – 15 points
8. Haas – 11 points
9. Alfa Romeo – 9 points
10. AlphaTauri – 3 points

As for the 2023 F1 season race winners:

• Bahrain Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing
• Australian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing
• Miami Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Canceled
• Monaco Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Spanish Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Canadian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Austrian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• British Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Hungarian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Belgian Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Dutch Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Italian Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Singapore Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Japanese Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Qatar Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• United States Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Mexican Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Brazilian Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Las Vegas Grand Prix – To Be Determined
• Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – To Be Determined

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• Sebastian Vettel
• Sergio Perez
• Aston Martin Formula One Team
• Fernando Alonso
• Ferrari
• Oscar Piastri
• Logan Sargeant
• Nyck de Vries
• Daniel Ricciardo
• F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
• F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings