Max Verstappen
Oracle Red Bull Racing
2023 Stats
Points
575
Starts
22
Wins
19
Poles
12
Top 5
22
Top 10
22
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After an overall dominant performance last season, Verstappen is expecting a repeat in 2023 after coming away with a Formula One record of 15 wins in a season and the undisputed title of World Champion. The RB18 proved to be no match for the rest of the grid as Verstappen repeatedly battled his way through the pack to finish first a whopping 65% of the time, earning 454 championship points by the conclusion of Abu Dhabi. The driver of the No. 1 Red Bull found no consistent competition with any of the other constructors and kept a firm grip on the championship standings following his only 2 DNFs of the season at Bahrain and Melbourne. Verstappen is truly the man to beat going into the 2023 season; drivers without a consistently reliable vehicle and discipline behind the wheel will find him an insurmountable opponent on track, unless Team Red Bull finds themselves facing a new, unforeseen challenge with the car this year. Read Past Outlooks
Wins Austin Sprint
Verstappen has taken victory in a dramatic Sprint at the United States Grand Prix that saw both McLaren drivers retire on the opening lap after being caught up in a Turn 1 melee, Formula1.com reports.
ANALYSIS
A four-wide battle into turn 1 after the lights out would end in disaster as both McLarens would be caught up in Nico Hulkenberg's contact. That would allow Verstappen to get away cleanly and set the pace for this 19-lap Sprint race. He would face down a challenge late from George Russell but would hang on as the race ended under the safety car for an incident between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon. Verstappen will pocket the valuable championship points and prepare for Sunday's grand prix in Austin.
A four-wide battle into turn 1 after the lights out would end in disaster as both McLarens would be caught up in Nico Hulkenberg's contact. That would allow Verstappen to get away cleanly and set the pace for this 19-lap Sprint race. He would face down a challenge late from George Russell but would hang on as the race ended under the safety car for an incident between Lance Stroll and Esteban Ocon. Verstappen will pocket the valuable championship points and prepare for Sunday's grand prix in Austin.
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Grabs COTA Sprint Pole
Verstappen has taken pole position for the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix, the Dutchman putting in a stunning lap during the final moments of Sprint Qualifying to beat both McLaren cars, Formula1.com reports.
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Runner-up in Singapore
Verstappen finished second in the Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Marina Bay Circuit on Sunday.
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Tops Final Singapore Practice
Verstappen has set the pace during the third and final practice session ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver leading the way from McLaren's Oscar Piastri and the Mercedes of George Russell, Formula1.com reports.
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Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Verstappen claimed a lights-to-flag victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris closed the gap to title rival Oscar Piastri to 25 points after the Drivers' Championship leader crashed out on the opening lap, Formula1.com reports.
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Grabs Azerbaijan GP Pole
Verstappen denied Carlos Sainz a shock pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out, Formula1.com report.
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