Austrian GP 2023 won by Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, showcased his exceptional skills once again at the Austrian GP 2023. Besides, his latest triumph further solidified his quest for a third consecutive world title. Starting from pole position for the fourth straight race. Verstappen exhibited his dominance by claiming a fifth consecutive victory & seventh win in nine races this season.
Sergio Perez. Despite driving for the same team, Perez couldn’t match Verstappen’s pace. Charles Leclerc, last year’s winner at this circuit. Trailed behind Verstappen by a margin of 5.2 seconds, securing the second spot. Additionally, Sergio Perez managed to secure the third position. finishing 17.2 seconds behind the race leader.
The race witnessed multiple incidents. Including safety cars and penalties for exceeding track limits. In spite of pit penalties for several drivers, further penalties were imposed later. Affecting eight drivers, such as Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton.
The reigning Formula One champion, continued his impressive performance
Verstappen’s uninterrupted streak of leading laps concluded at 249 when he made a pit stop. However, this pause did not hinder his smooth path to a fifth consecutive victory & seventh win in nine races this year. Moreover, it widened his lead in the championship to 81 points ahead of Perez.
Verstappen’s triumph in the sprint race, coupled with the fastest lap. Resulted in a maximum points haul for the weekend. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed admiration for Verstappen’s performance. Describing it as a “full sweep” and praising his classiness over the team radio.
Austrian GP 2023 continued his impressive performance
Verstappen, commenting on his 42nd career win, exclaimed, “The car was on fire!”. He stated, “I don’t like to think about that yet.” Emphasizing his enjoyment of driving for his team and the current car. Furthermore, Verstappen expressed relief that the sprint weekend went according to plan. as it can be highly stressful.
With this victory, Verstappen surpassed Ayrton Senna in the all-time list of winners. Securing the fifth spot with 42 wins, including the 2022 Styrian Grand Prix held during the Covid pandemic. Notably, this marked Verstappen’s fifth triumph at the Red Bull Ring circuit.
Leclerc and Perez also expressed satisfaction with their performances. Leclerc remarked, “We have maximized our potential.” Acknowledging a slight off-day just yesterday. He further acknowledged that the upgrades had delivered. As expected while acknowledging the need for continued hard work.
