Max Verstappen downplays potential overtake of Sebastian Vettel’s nine consecutive wins record at the Dutch GP

Sebastian Vettel won nine consecutive races during the 2013 Formula One season.

Max Verstappen downplays potential overtake of Sebastian Vettel’s nine consecutive wins record at the Dutch GP

Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen (Image via Imago)

Max Verstappen‘s unparalleled season boasts 10 wins in 12 Grands Prix, including an impressive eight consecutive victories. This success stems from his exceptional driving, Perez’s Saturday struggles, and inconsistencies among rivals like Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. Should Verstappen seize a ninth straight win on Sunday, he’ll match Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 record, etching his name deeper in F1’s history.

After being asked about equalling Sebastian Vettel’s record Max Verstappen remarked that achieving nine consecutive victories holds impressive significance. He expressed his willingness to attempt to match the record if the opportunity arises on the following day. However, Max conveyed that he wouldn’t be concerned if circumstances didn’t align accordingly.

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“Nine consecutive victories is something impressive. If tomorrow I have the chance to match him I’ll try, but otherwise – I won’t worry,” Max Verstappen stated.

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Max Verstappen embarks on his journey from the pole position, having secured it following a tumultuous wet-dry qualifying session at Zandvoort. Impressively, he concluded with a commanding final lap that placed him nearly six-tenths of a second ahead of the second-placed Lando Norris.

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Max Verstappen’s record-breaking Formula One career

Max Verstappen winning his maiden world title at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Image credit: NBC News)

The Dutch driver boasts an impressive array of records, and with a car that finally complements his skill, the bounds of his achievements remain uncertain. From his debut race onward, Verstappen shattered Formula 1 records, consistently claiming the title of ‘youngest’ in numerous categories.

His 2015 entry into the sport, fueled by both his renowned surname and prodigious talent, positioned him as a potential generational phenomenon. Since the inception of the 2021 season, he has clinched a remarkable 33 victories out of 54 races. His ascent up the historical ranks of Formula 1’s all-time winners is swift, eclipsing luminaries like Juan Manuel Fangio, Ayrton Senna, Fernando Alonso, and Sir Jackie Stewart.

Should he secure eight more wins out of the remaining 10 in this season, he could match Sebastian Vettel’s 53 career wins, securing the third spot on the list of all-time F1 winners. This would position him just behind the legendary duo of Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, with Alain Prost in sight with his 51 wins.

Double world champion Max Verstappen continued his streak by claiming Red Bull’s pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, extending his three-year run. On the front row alongside him is McLaren’s Lando Norris. Notably, George Russell secured third place in qualifying for Mercedes, while Alex Albon impressed with a fourth-place qualification for Williams.

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