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Max Verstappen has admitted that he would need to be “lucky” to achieve a record eight Formula 1 championships but
Max Verstappen, the three-time World Champion, experienced limited success in his early years due to Mercedes’ dominance in Formula 1. However, a regulation change in 2021 brought Red Bull to the forefront, leading Verstappen to secure his maiden title with 10 wins. Since the reintroduction of ground effect aerodynamics in 2022, Red Bull has been dominating the competition, resulting in Verstappen achieving 34 wins in the last 44 races. Despite such success, Verstappen acknowledges that becoming the most successful driver in F1 history is dependent on the quality of the car and considers himself fortunate to be in a top car. Verstappen and Hamilton’s rivalry on the track does not extend to their relationship outside of racing, as they view each other as normal individuals in a private setting.
