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Max Verstappen has been labelled the best driver in F1 “without a shadow of a doubt” by his Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.
In 2023, Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive world championship in a record-breaking manner by winning 19 out of 22 races and amassing over double the points of his teammate, Sergio Perez. Verstappen set numerous records, including most wins and most consecutive wins, establishing himself as the most dominant driver in F1 history during this season. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner praised Verstappen’s growth as both a driver and a person, emphasizing his exceptional speed, skill, and ability to handle multiple aspects of racing. Horner declared Verstappen as the best driver in Formula 1 and acknowledged the challenging role of Perez as Verstappen’s teammate. Red Bull’s success in 2023, winning 21 out of 22 races, was recognized as an outstanding achievement, with Horner hailing the team’s efforts in building and executing a formidable car. Horner concluded that it had been an unbelievable year for Red Bull.