Red Bull Motorsport Advisor Helmut Marko has unveiled the team’s initial strategy for Max Verstappen in the Sprint Shootout, describing how it was almost derailed by an unexpected track limit violation by the Dutch driver. Verstappen’s quest for success encountered an early hiccup during the SQ3 session for the Qatar Grand Prix, as his first
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Red Bull were forced to alter their celebration plans Saturday evening at the Qatar Grand Prix, after Max Verstappen become a three-time World Champion in what was an eventful sprint race. Starting from third, it was widely expected that the Dutchman would reclaim his title once again, something which was actually confirmed before the 19-lap
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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Max Verstappen has taken the Austrians to “yet another level”, beyond what the side achieved with four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel. As expected, Verstappen claimed his third consecutive Drivers’ Championship in Saturday’s Qatar Grand Prix sprint race; however, he ultimately didn’t even need to take part. To be
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Max Verstappen’s remarkable 2023 title campaign continues to draw admiration from his fellow competitors, including seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. With Verstappen on the cusp of securing his third consecutive drivers’ championship title, the Formula 1 community is effusive in its praise for the Red Bull star. Hamilton, who engaged in a dramatic title battle
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Max Verstappen’s journey to a historic third Formula 1 World Championship was officially sealed with a hard-fought second-place finish in the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. While the achievement places him in the esteemed company of F1 legends like Ayrton Senna and Niki Lauda, the circumstances surrounding his victory have sparked debate within
MoreMax Verstappen will start Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix as a three-time World Champion, after the Dutchman sealed his crown with a strong display in Saturday evening’s sprint race. Starting from third, it was expected that Verstappen would complete another successful defence of his title, as team-mate Sergio Perez needed to effectively win the 19-lap race.
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Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez has candidly admitted that the team made a strategic error during the Sprint Shootout, leaving him starting the race from the eighth position on the grid. Despite showing improvements over his Friday qualifying performance, Perez faces a challenging task to secure points in the upcoming 19-lap race at the Lusail
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Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have shared their views on the kerbs used at the Losail International Circuit, emphasising the importance of finding a balance between track safety and competitive racing. The Losail International Circuit, inaugurated in 2004 primarily for MotoGP, has been a staple venue for over 20 Qatar Motorcycle Grand Prix races, consistently
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Carlos Sainz has received a warning by the Qatar Grand Prix stewards for purposefully blocking Max Verstappen, whilst both drivers were preparing for a hot lap during qualifying. The incident occurred in the final sector during Q2, with Sainz having been going slower than the reigning World Champion. As a result, Verstappen caught Sainz and
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Carlos Sainz found himself in hot water during the Qatar Grand Prix qualifying session as he faced scrutiny from the stewards for what was termed ‘erratic driving.’ The Ferrari driver was involved in an incident with Max Verstappen during Q2, where Verstappen accused Sainz of defending against him. The incident unfolded as both drivers were
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