Max Verstappen confident in Red Bull's ability to win every race in F1 season
- Rob Fleming
- 2 June 2023
Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, has made a bold declaration, expressing his belief that Red Bull Racing have the potential to emerge victorious in every race of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
In a bold statement, Max Verstappen has expressed his belief that Red Bull Racing can secure victories in every race of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
Red Bull's remarkable start to the year, winning all six races with comfortable margins of over 20 seconds, has instilled confidence in Verstappen and the team.
While acknowledging the challenges ahead, Verstappen remains optimistic about their chances.
"With how it looks at the moment, I think we can, but that's highly unlikely," Verstappen shared with the media. "There are always variables that can affect our performance, such as technical issues or retirements. However, based on our pure pace, it seems achievable."
Verstappen acknowledges that external factors and unforeseen circumstances could disrupt their winning streak. "We will encounter tracks where things may not go as planned, or we might face bad luck during qualifying. Mistakes can also happen," he added.
The possibility of Red Bull's dominance affecting the sport's newfound popularity, as showcased in Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary, has raised concerns. However, Verstappen remains unfazed by this, highlighting that such dominance has been witnessed throughout F1's history.
"Dominance in Formula 1 is nothing new. The longer the regulations remain unchanged, the closer the competition becomes," Verstappen explained. "Perhaps this is something we should consider. While there are sporadic years with two or three teams fighting for victory, overall, certain teams have demonstrated pure dominance from the '80s, '90s, 2000s, and early 2010s until 2020."
Verstappen's confidence in Red Bull's performance echoes throughout the team. Red Bull's dominance poses questions about the sport's competitiveness, but Verstappen believes that close competition will naturally evolve with time.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Red Bull Racing to see if they can convert their early success into an unprecedented triumph in Formula 1 history.
