Max Verstappen Nears Third Formula 1 Championship Title After Dominant 2023 Season

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Seventeen races into the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing stands as the undisputed frontrunner for the title, thanks to an impressive 13 victories.

In an extraordinary feat, Verstappen has secured 10 consecutive wins this season, setting a new Formula 1 record. The previous benchmark of nine sequential victories was established by Sebastian Vettel in 2013, who was also driving for Red Bull Racing at the time. Moreover, Verstappen is on track to break his own record of 15 single-season wins, established the previous year. Before that, the record for most wins in one season was jointly held by Vettel and Michael Schumacher at 13.

Aston Martin’s Unexpected Rise

Verstappen’s substantial win count, combined with the contributions of teammate Sergio Perez, has already clinched the 2023 Constructors’ Championship for Red Bull Racing. The team secured this title following the Japanese Grand Prix, a race that not only Verstappen won but where he also claimed the pole position. He could further cement his legacy by winning his third Drivers’ Championship in the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.

Perez, however, has not been as consistently strong as Verstappen this season. Although he holds second place in the standings, his performance has been marked by inconsistencies. Despite early promise, which included two race wins, Perez has encountered numerous setbacks, particularly during qualifying sessions that have relegated him to less favorable starting positions.

Aston Martin Emerges as a Contender

Aston Martin has emerged as the season’s dark horse, with its top driver, Fernando Alonso, delivering consistently strong performances. He has finished on the podium six times, taking third place in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Miami, while finishing second in Monaco and the Netherlands.

McLaren’s Revival

McLaren has experienced a noticeable upturn in performance following recent upgrades to its vehicles. After a lackluster start to the season, drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been competing near the front of the pack in more recent races, with both drivers securing podium finishes at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Spotlight on Rookies

Oscar Piastri stands out among this year’s rookie drivers, amassing a commendable 57 points and outpacing more seasoned drivers like Pierre Gasly of Alpine and Valtteri Bottas of Alfa Romeo. Other newcomers include Williams’ Logan Sargeant and Nyck de Vries, who was replaced by Daniel Ricciardo in July at AlphaTauri. Ricciardo has been absent from the last four races due to a wrist injury, and his substitute, reserve driver Liam Lawson, has shown promise, notably securing points with a ninth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix.

2023 F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings:

1. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing – 400 points
2. Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing – 223 points
3. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 190 points
4. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin – 174 points
5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari – 150 points
6. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 135 points
7. Lando Norris, McLaren – 115 points
8. George Russell, Mercedes-Benz AMG – 115 points
9. Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 57 points
10. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin – 47 points
11. Pierre Gasly, Alpine – 46 points
12. Esteban Ocon, Alpine – 38 points
13. Alexander Albon, Williams – 21 points
14. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas – 9 points
15. Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo – 6 points
16. Zhou Guanyu, Alfa Romeo – 4 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 – 623 points
2. Mercedes-Benz AMG – 305 points
3. Ferrari – 285 points
4. Aston Martin – 221 points
5. McLaren – 172 points
6. Alpine – 84 points
7. Williams – 21 points
8. Haas – 12 points
9. Alfa Romeo – 10 points
10. AlphaTauri – 5 points

2023 Formula 1 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 – 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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• Official Formula 1 Website
• Red Bull Racing Team Profile
• 2023 F1 Season Schedule and Results
• Max Verstappen’s Career Stats
• Sergio Perez’s 2023 Season Performance
• Fernando Alonso’s Season Highlights
• McLaren’s 2023 Season Overview
• Formula 1 Rookie Drivers of 2023
• Daniel Ricciardo’s 2023 Season Summary
• 2023 F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
• F1 Records and Milestones