Stefano Domenicali defends Max Verstappen’s dominant 2023 run, says it’s ‘nothing negative’

Max Verstappen has so far managed to win ten of the twelve racing events that have taken place so far.

Stefano Domenicali defends Max Verstappen’s dominant 2023 run, says it’s ‘nothing negative’

Stefano Domenicali and Max Verstappen (Credits: Planet F1)

Max Verstappen, the reigning F1 World Champion, has been on a warpath during the 2023 F1 season and has mercilessly bashed his competitors. He is operating on a whole other level this year and amidst his ever-growing dominance, F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali has admitted that the Dutchman should be applauded for his efforts and ardently believes, that it does not have a negative impact on the sport.

Max Verstappen has so far managed to win 10 races of the first 12 that have taken place so far, moreover, he is in total command of the Drivers Championship with over 300 points to his name. Such dominance has led a section of the fans to deem the ongoing campaign boring, but Stefano Domeicali does not agree with it.

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While talking about the same ahead of the Dutch GP, he told RaceFans, “I would say, first of all, I think it’s the right moment to celebrate the incredible job that Verstappen is doing in that car. Because if you see the other car and where the others are in terms of gap it’s just incredible how Max is doing an incredible job. That has been always part of F1 and I would say that this is part of the game.”

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“I’m pretty sure that in the next couple of years, the technical gaps will be reduced. But if someone is great, we need to celebrate what they’re doing. And sometimes I have to say there is also the need to confirm the legacy of somebody who is doing some spectacular stuff. So there’s nothing negative in that respect. And if you look back, I would say this has been always part of F1 history.”

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Max Verstappen is chasing a special record at the upcoming Dutch GP

Max Verstappen (Credits: AutoSport)
Max Verstappen (Credits: AutoSport)

While Max Verstappen is currently seen as the hottest property at the pinnacle of motor racing, he will be looking to achieve a special milestone in front of his home fans at the Zandvoort F1 circuit this weekend. He is on an eight-race win streak and if he manages a win, he would equal the former 4-time F1 World Champion, Sebastian Vettel’s long-standing record.

The German during his days with Red Bull managed nine consecutive wins and Verstappen could equal that record if he secures a victory. Moreover, he has also got the added motivation of putting on a stellar show in front of his home fans and spreading smiles all across the Zandvoort circuit.

Max Verstappen has proved to be an absolute beast in the Milton-Keynes-based team’s RB 19 so far and he is once again going to be the favorite to come out on top at the Dutch GP. Considering last year’s scenes, the Zandvoort circuit would again be painted orange by the Dutch supporters.

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