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Max Verstappen has had a dominant Formula 1 campaign, winning 14 out of the 17 races staged so far this year.
The 1997 Formula 1 World Champion believes that Max Verstappen, not Red Bull, has been the dominant force in the 2023 season. Despite Red Bull’s strong performance, with 16 wins from 17 races, Verstappen has been the key contributor with 14 victories. Red Bull secured both titles by the Qatar Sprint race, making it their second consecutive championship double. Mercedes was dominant in the past due to their car being a second faster than the rest, whereas Red Bull struggles to grab pole positions by a narrow margin. Verstappen has outperformed his teammate Sergio Perez, who has struggled for form and has scored only five points in the last three races. According to Villeneuve, Verstappen’s success is not solely due to the car, as he has shown his skill by consistently outperforming Perez.
Source: RacingNews 365
