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1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve believes the level of the Red Bull RB19 has not been the “deciding factor” in Max Verstappen’s dominant run in 2023.
Max Verstappen has been dominant in the 2023 F1 season, winning 14 out of 17 races for Red Bull. This has resulted in Verstappen securing his third consecutive drivers’ title and moving up in the all-time F1 winners list. However, his teammate Sergio Perez has struggled, finishing only 10th in the recent race in Qatar due to track limit penalties. Verstappen, on the other hand, had a flawless race without any violations. Although Red Bull’s dominance is often credited, Canadian driver Perez believes it is actually Verstappen who is making the difference, as the car’s performance is not significantly faster than their competitors. Verstappen’s exceptional skills have been the key to his success, rather than the superiority of the Red Bull car.
Source: Crash
