Spanish Grand Prix 2023
Max Verstappen emerged victorious at the Spanish Grand Prix, clinching the pole position and extending his lead in the Formula One championship by 53 points. Red Bull's dominance continues with their seventh consecutive victory of the season.
Overview of the race:
• Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, secured the second spot for Mercedes but trailed a substantial 24.090 seconds behind Verstappen. Despite the gloomy but dry conditions, Hamilton's teammate George Russell finished third, capping up a good performance for the Mercedes team at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
• Sergio Perez of Red Bull, Verstappen’s closest contender in what seems to be a season destined to crown the Dutch prodigy for the third time, fought back from an 11th-place start to finish fourth.
• Verstappen’s triumph in Spain marked his fifth win of the season, his third consecutive victory, and his third triumph in Spain. It also marked his 40th Formula One win, adding to his remarkable track record.
Previous race’s winners list:
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Race |
Winner |
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Monaco Grand Prix 2023 |
Max Verstappen |
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Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 |
Max Verstappen |
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Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 |
Sergio Pérez |
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Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 |
Sergio Pérez |