P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen’s ability to reach the F1 podium has been greatly hindered over the past 12 months, a fact that is underscored by an improbable run of form.
Max Verstappen’s performance in the current F1 season has been marked by four podiums, including victories, in the first eight rounds, highlighting the inconsistency of his Red Bull team. This inconsistency can be traced back to the RB20, the team’s previous car, in which Verstappen also achieved podium finishes 50 percent of the time in the last six races of the previous season. The ups and downs of Red Bull’s performance, along with Verstappen’s, have been evident over a 14-round stretch. What is particularly remarkable is the alternating pattern of podium and non-podium finishes for Verstappen since the United States Grand Prix last year.
Despite the fluctuating results, Verstappen’s skill and the competitiveness of his car have kept him within 25 points of championship leader Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris just 22 points ahead of him. The upcoming Spanish Grand Prix is expected to see Verstappen secure yet another podium, given his success at the circuit for the past three seasons. This anticipated achievement will further solidify his status as a 116-time podium finisher. For a detailed look at Verstappen’s results over the past 14 rounds, refer to the data provided below.
