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Horner: F1 records mean ‘a great deal’ to Verstappen
“After a disappointing race in Singapore, Red Bull and Verstappen bounced back at Suzuka, with Verstappen dominating all three practice sessions and securing pole position by a significant margin. He went on to win the race emphatically, displaying his determination and focus. Verstappen’s performance at Suzuka was outstanding, with his qualifying lap being praised as one of the best in history. The team’s poor performance in Singapore served as a reminder to everyone that it’s easy to miss the mark, but Verstappen used that setback as motivation to excel in Japan. With his second consecutive victory, Verstappen now holds a 177-point lead in the Drivers’ standings, requiring only three more points to become a three-time champion. Horner says that Verstappen’s inner hunger and determination, as well as his passion for racing, drive his success. While the topic of chasing Schumacher and Hamilton’s record of seven championships hasn’t been a focus for Verstappen, Horner believes that he has the ability to achieve great things in the sport.”
Source: Motorsport Week
