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When you pick up 19 wins in 22 races, doesn’t Formula 1 get a little boring? Max Verstappen did it in 2023, which did start to give the idea. Giedo van der Garde argues in an exclusive interview with RacingNews365 that Verstappen’s achievements deserve more respect.
In 2023, Max Verstappen set numerous records, but some people started to claim that his dominance was making Grand Prix racing boring. However, many Formula 1 fans still remember the intense battle between Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in 2021, and they became increasingly partisan. Ex-F1 driver Giedo van der Garde believes that it’s not difficult to remain neutral and appreciate what is happening in the Netherlands with Verstappen’s success. While he understands the perspective of those who find the races boring, he also recognizes the incredible achievement of consistently performing at such a high level. Van der Garde points out that without Verstappen in the mix, 2023 would have been a more exciting season with the championship not being decided until the penultimate race. Throughout the season, there were ups and downs for the different teams, with Aston Martin starting strong, McLaren making a mega comeback, Ferrari improving, and Mercedes having mixed results.
