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Ex-Minardi Formula 1 team boss Paul Stoddart looks back on the 2023 Formula 1 season and believes the campaign will be remembered by people for many years to come.
The 2023 Formula 1 season will be remembered as the dominant championship of Max Verstappen and Red Bull, with an impressive 19 race wins. Red Bull’s almost perfect season, winning 21 out of 22 races, will be talked about for generations to come, much like McLaren’s 1988 season with Senna and Prost. The only way this record can be broken is by Red Bull and Max in 2024, although it will be a tough challenge. Other teams like McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Aston Martin could also challenge Max after showing glimpses of speed in the past year. While Verstappen may not be consistently faster than everyone else next year, he will still likely be a formidable competitor. However, it will be a more exciting season with the memories of the 2023 championship fresh in our minds. Max delivered a perfect championship performance that solidifies his place among the best drivers in the world. Despite the possibility of driver dominance leading to boredom, this year had enough drama throughout the grid. Verstappen’s consistent performance, including a standout race in Singapore, is a testament to his champion qualities.
