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Shortly after smashing the competition with a grand slam victory in the 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, Max Verstappen
The three-time World Champion dominated Saturday’s race in Bahrain, securing pole position, setting the fastest lap, and leading every lap to win by a 22-second margin over teammate Sergio Perez. Despite the significant lead over Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in third, Verstappen remains cautious, acknowledging that other teams are getting closer. He attributes his success to things aligning perfectly on race day. Verstappen highlighted that their car’s weakness lies in one-lap performance, despite their race pace advantage. Looking towards the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, he anticipates a different challenge and doesn’t expect a repeat of the dominant season they had in 2023. Verstappen is focused on continuous improvement and taking each race as it comes.
