2023 Formula 1 Season: Verstappen Clinches Third Consecutive Championship Title

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Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing has secured his third successive Formula 1 World Championship following the latest race, the Qatar Grand Prix.

Notably, Verstappen also emerged victorious in the Qatar event, bringing his win tally for the current season to 14 out of 17 races. He set a new record by accumulating 10 consecutive victories within the season, surpassing the previous benchmark of nine consecutive wins held by Sebastian Vettel in 2013, also a Red Bull Racing driver at the time. With five more races left in the season’s calendar, Verstappen stands to break his own previous record of 15 season wins set just last year. The earlier record for most wins in a single season was a tie between Vettel and Michael Schumacher, each with 13.

Overview of Aston Martin’s Performance

The impressive performance by Verstappen, complemented by his teammate Sergio Perez, has ensured that Red Bull Racing also clinched the Constructors’ Championship for 2023. The team secured this title following the Japanese Grand Prix in September.

Although Perez has not dominated the field alongside Verstappen, his performance has been variable but sufficient to maintain a second-place standing in the driver rankings. Despite his initial promise, including two race wins, Perez has encountered setbacks in several qualifying rounds, compelling him to start further down the grid.

Aston Martin was a noteworthy contender early in the season, with star driver Fernando Alonso delivering commendable performances. Alonso secured third place in races in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Miami, and achieved second place in Monaco and the Netherlands.

McLaren’s Resurgence

McLaren exhibited an extraordinary improvement following their latest vehicle upgrades. After a lackluster performance in the season’s first half, drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been consistent front-runners in the more recent events, even securing podium finishes in the two latest races.

Piastri, a rookie, has outperformed more seasoned drivers, accumulating 83 points this season. He leads experienced drivers like Alpine’s Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon and Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas in the standings. AlphaTauri initially fielded rookie Nyck de Vries, who was later replaced in July by veteran Daniel Ricciardo. Ricciardo has been sidelined for the past five races due to a wrist injury and was substituted by reserve driver Liam Lawson, who has shown promise, including a ninth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix.

2023 F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing – 433 points
2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing – 224 points
3. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 194 points
4. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 183 points
5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 153 points
6. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 145 points
7. Lando Norris, McLaren – 136 points
8. George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 132 points
9. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 83 points
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 47 points
11. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 46 points
12. Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 44 points
13. Alexander Albon, Williams – 23 points
14. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo – 10 points
15. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 9 points
16. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo – 6 points
17. Yuki Tsunoda, AlphaTauri – 3 points
18. Kevin Magnussen, Haas – 3 points
19. Liam Lawson, AlphaTauri – 2 points
20. Logan Sargeant, Williams – 0 points
21. Daniel Ricciardo, AlphaTauri – 0 points
22. Nyck De Vries, AlphaTauri – 0 points

2023 F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings

1. Red Bull Racing – 657 points
2. Mercedes-Benz AMG – 326 points
3. Ferrari – 298 points
4. Aston Martin – 230 points
5. McLaren – 219 points
6. Alpine – 90 points
7. Williams – 23 points
8. Alfa Romeo – 16 points
9. Haas – 12 points
10. AlphaTauri – 5 points

List of 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
• 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 – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Singapore Grand Prix – Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
• Japanese Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• Qatar Grand Prix – Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about 2023 Formula 1 Season

More about 2023 Formula 1 Season

• Official Formula 1 Website
• Red Bull Racing Team Profile
• Max Verstappen’s Career Statistics
• 2023 Formula 1 Calendar
• Sergio Perez Profile and Career Highlights
• McLaren F1 Team News
• Aston Martin in Formula 1
• Formula 1 Records and Statistics
• Oscar Piastri Rookie Season Overview
• Daniel Ricciardo Injury Update
• 2023 Constructors’ Championship Standings