After Max Verstappen’s absolute domination in Formula 1 Red Bull was able to reach great heights. Verstappen has proven that he is not here just to be a bystander. In the 2021 Formula 1 season, Max Verstappen had equaled Lewis Hamilton’s points by the end of the season. Eventually, he managed to beat Hamilton in the last race securing his first World Championship title.
Soon he also managed to secure his second World Championship title in 2022. He had won 15 of the 22 races last season and secured another championship title. Verstappen had also been awarded his championship trophy at the FIA Gala 2022. He also won the 100th win for his Red Bull team. Max Verstappen even beat Sebastian Vettel’s record after securing his 39th win at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Although he broke many records and continues to do so. While he has won 5 consecutive races after winning the Austrian Grand Prix. The Dutch driver has won 7 of the 9 races this season so far.
While he makes his way to the Silverstone Grand Prix for his sixth consecutive win, it only shows the absolute talent of Sebastian Vettel. Sebastian Vettel had won 9 consecutive wins in one season breaking the record of Michael Schumacher of 8 consecutive wins in one season.
Sebastian Vettel holds a record over Max Verstappen
Although Max Verstappen has proven his reign over and over while also leading every lap and winning sprint races. Sebastian Vettel had won his first-ever win at the Italian Grand Prix. His first win had made his the youngest driver in Formula 1 driver to do so. But Max Verstappen had beaten him at the age of 18 when he had won his first win, Toro Rosso.
Sebastian Vettel had become the youngest World Champion at the age of 23. After he managed to win pole positions at every race. In 2011, Sebastian Vettel won his second World Championship. In 2012 he won his third consecutive championship becoming the youngest driver to do so and winning three world championships in a row.
As Max Verstappen fights for his 6th consecutive win, he still has a long way to go. He will have to hold his position in the front. This only goes to show the absolute control Sebastian Vettel had over his wins. He has broken the record of Michael Schumacher becoming the youngest driver to have the most consecutive wins. He has also become a threat to Mercedes as he battled with Lewis Hamilton during his domination in Formula 1.
With the Silverstone Grand Prix coming, Max Verstappen prepares to win over his 6th consecutive finish in the race. And has the chance to beat Sebastian Vettel’s record of 9 consecutive wins.