Mark Webber claims Max Verstappen’s dominance is ‘hard for people to understand’

Red Bull currently leads the drivers’ as well as the constructors’ championship.

Mark Webber claims Max Verstappen’s dominance is ‘hard for people to understand’

Max Verstappen and Mark Webber (Credits: speedweek.com)

From 2010 to 2013, Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel dominated Formula 1. After years of Mercedes’ reign, Red Bull resurged in 2021 with Max Verstappen‘s first title, followed by a 2022 win. In 2023, Verstappen’s commanding lead of 125 points over teammate Sergio Perez signals another potential championship for Red Bull. However, former Red Bull driver Mark Webber has a different take on his ex-teams current form.

Mark Webber remarked that comprehending such dominance is challenging for individuals, emphasizing the extensive labor and dedication involved. He conveyed this perspective while conversing with F1.com. The Australian also highlighted the crucial importance of acknowledging and attributing credit appropriately.

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“I think it’s really hard for people to understand this level of domination, and how much work and effort goes into it. That’s the big thing, you’ve got to give credit, people have to give credit where it’s due,” Mark Webber stated, according to Racingnews365.

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During his tenure with Red Bull, Webber secured nine impressive victories and achieved 42 podium finishes, with just one exception. Additionally, he attained a notable 13 pole position and clinched third place in the drivers’ championship thrice.

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Mark Webber reflects on Max Verstappen’s impressive streak

Max Verstappen (Image credit: Redbull.com)

Verstappen secured his 10th season victory during the recent Belgian Grand Prix, further cementing Red Bull’s impeccable record across all 12 races in 2023. Impressively, he is poised to equal Sebastian Vettel’s extraordinary milestone of nine consecutive triumphs.

The same interview, they pointed out that securing such a substantial advantage in the fiercely competitive F1 entails navigating numerous pitfalls: from pit stops and reliability to car presentation and driver errors. He highlighted the exceptional nature of the ongoing streak, drawing a notable parallel to McLaren’s 1988 achievement.

“To get that level of advantage with the depth of competition in F1… there are so many opportunities to make mistakes, whether it’s pit stops, reliability, presentation of the car, driver errors, but it’s just been a run for the ages, and obviously [McLaren in] 1988 was the last time it happened,” Webber further continued.

With an unbroken streak of consecutive triumphs in the last two Drivers’ Championships, Max Verstappen emerges as a strong contender for a third consecutive championship. His dominance has been evident through victories in nearly every race. Except just two days, as the Formula 1 season pauses its summer hiatus.

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