2023-07-02 14:56:47
The Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) continues his unstoppable march in Formula 1 and this Sunday increased his lead in the Drivers’ Championship by winning the Austrian Grand Prix, the tenth date of the championship, which was held at the Red Bull Ring from Spielberg (Austria).
Verstappen, 25, achieved his 42nd victory in F1, his seventh so far this year, and he did it with great authority -setting the fastest lap on the last lap-, ahead of Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and from the other Red Bull, that of the Mexican Sergio Pérez; who starred in the comeback of the day, starting fifteenth and finishing third.
The Aztec thing is to stand out. He arrived in Austria with a health problem and at a time with many doubts, which began to make him doubt his continuity in the team. However, in the race, Pérez showed the best of his repertoire to reach the podium. In addition, he provided a great show with his overtaking and starred in a great fight with Carlos Sainz, 10 laps from the end.
Precisely, the Spaniard from Ferrari also had a very good job with his fourth place and a 5-second penalty deprived him of being on the podium. Very good regarding the English Lando Norris (McLaren), who was in fifth position and was chosen as driver of the day by the fans on social networks.
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) was sixth, without the prominence of previous races, in which he fought for the podium. Those who did not have a good weekend were the Mercedes of Lewis Hamiton (seventh) and George Russell (eighth). Gasly (Alpine) and Stroll (Aston Martin) completed the top 10, which are the points scorers.
With this victory, Verstappen stretched his lead over his escort in the Championship, “Checo” Pérez, to 81 points. In the fight for Manufacturers, Red Bull continues to shoot, but the fight between Mercedes, Aston Martin and Ferrari is very interesting.
The next date will be the Silverstone Grand Prix, which will take place on Sunday, July 9.
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