P1racenews AI automatic summary:
RacingNews365 has crunched the numbers, looking at how the 2023 championship would have looked without Max Verstappen.
In 2023, Max Verstappen dominated the Formula 1 season, becoming a three-time World Champion by breaking numerous records, including 19 wins, 575 championship points, and leading 1,003 laps. These outstanding achievements are unlikely to be surpassed in the future.
However, let’s imagine what would have happened if Verstappen had decided to retire after winning his second title in 2022 and take a year off. In that scenario, the season would have seen seven different race winners, compared to the three winners we witnessed in reality. Ultimately, the 35th F1 World Champion would have been crowned under these circumstances.
To get a better understanding of the hypothetical scenario, please refer to the tables below.
