Max Verstappen is currently in red-hot form. He is pumping in race win after race win in that Red Bull of his. Number of wins, laps led, points scored, winning margin: every Formula 1 record for one season is at risk. He has a 125-point advantage over his teammate Sergio Perez and looks set to win his third championship. However, Juan Pablo Montoya thinks that the Mexican still has a chance.
The Dominant RB19
Red Bull has made an absolute beast of a car this year. It has already broken several Formula 1 records and looks set to break a few more. Behind the wheel, they have a monster in Max Verstappen. He is consistently performing at a scarcely-believable level and completely dominating his teammate. Red Bull might actually win all the races in 2023. It is mind-boggling to even think this is possible.
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The Importance of the Machinery
Juan Pablo Montoya agrees that we should celebrate what Max Verstappen is being able to achieve. However, he emphasizes the role of the car. He believes that Max is performing at the same level he was in 2021. The difference in the results, however, is occurring due to the supreme car he has at his disposal.
Therefore, he believes, that Sergio Perez can emulate a similar feat given he has the same car. He believes that the Mexican can start putting in those performances and take the challenge to Max.
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A lot of people could be World Champions
Juan Pablo Montoya believes that a lot of people could be the Formula 1 world champion in that Red Bull. 7-8 drivers could be world champions, he said. Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, and Sergio Perez were among them according to the Colombian.
Red Bull has won all of the races in 2023 so far. Max Verstappen has taken 10 out of the 12 victories. He has already led more than 500 laps in the season, with 10 more races to go. Can the Mexican mount a late-season challenge? Keep following us to find out.
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