Dutch Max Verstappenfrom Red Bull extended his lead in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship after a clean win Spanish Grand Prix, the seventh test of the year; Mexican Sergio Perez finished fourth.
Verstappen, aiming for a third straight title, achieved his 40th F1 victory – his fifth of the season – by taking from pole and leading the race from start to finish in which he set the fastest lap.
MAX VERSTAPPEN WINS THE SPAIN GRAND PRIX!!! 🏁🏆🎉#Spain GP #F1 pic.twitter.com/joTJtLClnW
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 4, 2023
On the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the podium was closed by English Mercedes AMG drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with a big improvement and a comeback, including the young Brit, from twelfth on the grid to third on the podium.
From my side, Checo Perez He started the Spanish Grand Prix in 11th place and managed to move up seven places to stay in fourth place.
From my side, Carlos Sainz he was unable to maintain second place in “qualifying” and endured a lot to hold back Mercedes and Ceco, who overtook him at the end of the straight in a meeting where Ferrari did not stand out for their top speed. It was worse for Fernando Alonsowho took a spot from the start, but was too far off the lead, in his worst championship finish, seventh.
Thus ended the “top ten” at the Montmelo circuit.
With this result, “Mad Max” adds 170 points and becomes the leader. drivers championship, while Pérez Mendoza has 117 units and in third place is Fernando Alonso with 99 units.
(According to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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