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Verstappen: "Worst-case scenario" in Singapore GP denied F1 podium fight
Max Verstappen’s charge from 11th to fifth place in the race was hindered by the full safety car and the virtual safety car incidents, which didn’t work in his favor. Despite this, his tire advantage allowed him to make up positions towards the end of the race. Verstappen believed that without these safety cars, he could have achieved a higher position, finishing just behind Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. He also acknowledged that the team needs to be perfect in order to maintain their dominance in Formula 1. Sergio Perez, who started 13th, finished eighth after incidents with Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon. Although it was a difficult weekend for Red Bull, they still managed to score points. The Singapore GP marked the end of Verstappen’s consecutive wins streak and Red Bull’s 100% victory record in 2023.
Source: motorsport
