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Red Bull RB19 scoops Autosport’s International Competition Car of the Year award
The RB19 led Max Verstappen to his third world title, with a remarkable 19 wins out of 22 races. Red Bull also secured their sixth constructors’ championship, with Sergio Perez contributing two additional victories. Autosport readers voted the RB19 as the best competition car of 2023, surpassing other notable contenders such as the Le Mans 24 Hours-winning Ferrari 499P, the Jaguar I-Type 6 Formula E pacesetter, and the dominant Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 in the World Rally Championship. The prestigious award was presented to Red Bull’s technical director, Pierre Wache, by Formula E World Champion, Jake Dennis. This marks Red Bull’s seventh victory in this category since its inception in 1982. Other fan-voted categories included International Racing Driver of the Year, British Competition Driver of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Rally Driver of the Year, and National Driver of the Year. Expert judging panels determined additional awards such as the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award and the Autosport Gold Medal, among others. A new award for 2023 was introduced: Brand Partnership of the Year. More information about the winners can be found on autosport.com/awards.
