Red Bull continue to exceed expectations

Red Bull’s dominance of the 2023 season continued at Spa-Francorchamps as Max Verstappen led a 1-2 finish for the team.

In the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, Verstappen overcame a five-place gearbox penalty to win for the eighth time in a row. 

Max Verstappen gives Red Bull another win

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Teammate Sergio Perez finished second, giving Red Bull a one-two finish.

Verstappen took the lead from Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc who started the race on pole. 

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The reigning world champio steadily eliminated his opponents over the course of a nail-biting 44-lap race at Spa-Francorchamps. Then, amid a mid-race downpour that nearly forced a switch from slick to intermediate tyres but didn’t quite succeed, the title leader worked hard to keep his car on the track.

Verstappen said that the performance of the car this season has exceeded expectations.

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“I knew that the car was going to be quick today, and this is one of the best tracks to drive when you have a good car,” Verstappen said after the race. 

“[Sergio Perez] and I were just having a laugh today, we’re honest with each other and that’s how we operate, there’s no need to worry. The first half of the season has been much better than anyone would have ever dreamt of, how we are performing as a Team and winning so many races in a row is incredible. We’re definitely enjoying the moment but we also want to keep this momentum and level for a long time, so hopefully after the summer break we’re strong again in Zandvoort.”

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Thank you Milton Keynes

Team Principal Christian Horner credited the Red Bull development team in Milton Keynes with driving the excellent performance of the cars.

“We could never have dreamt of getting to summer break unbeaten, that’s never been achieved before,” said Horner 

“It’s all about teamwork and everybody doing their bit and that’s what has happened through the first 12 races of the year. 

“For Max it’s another masterful win. He managed the race after making his way from P6 to take the lead in the second stint. 

“Checo also had a brilliant first lap, taking the lead of the race and in the end bringing home our fifth 1-2 of the season. 

“All credit to everybody back in Milton Keynes, this result is their result and the way they’re applying themselves is the reason that we’re making the history we’re currently making. We need to keep the intensity but for now, everyone deserves the break and then we come back hard in Zandvoort.”