Max Verstappen Dominates US Grand Prix in 2023 – An In-depth Report
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Max Verstappen’s performance at the 2023 US Grand Prix was nothing short of remarkable. After a minor error put him back on the grid, the reigning double world champion proved unstoppable in the race, making the hard tyres last and showing his impressive pace. The race was a clear indication that Sergio Perez is up against a tough challenge this year.
In this in-depth report, we take a look at the key events of the race, and how Max Verstappen's performance is indicative of what we can expect from him in 2023. We also analyze the implications of the race for Perez and the other drivers, and look at the other major motorsport events that took place around the world.
The 2023 US Grand Prix marked the start of American V8 domination in Formula 1, and was an important milestone in the sport's history. Max Verstappen's performance was a clear sign of what we can expect from him in 2023, as he showed his impressive pace and made the hard tyres last.
Sergio Perez, meanwhile, twice managed to hold on out front as Verstappen came through the pack in Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. However, at the US Grand Prix, it was clear that Perez is up against a tough challenge this year.
In other motorsport news, Formula E got to Monaco before F1. Nick Cassidy catapulted himself into the points lead, while Porsche and Peugeot will need to find a big improvement quickly in order to keep up with the pacesetting Jaguar powertrain.
It was also the 60th anniversary of the start of American V8 domination in British tin-top racing. To mark the occasion, we look back to the 1963 arrival of the Ford Galaxie and organised a special track test at Silverstone with Jake Hill.
At Brands Hatch, Ash Sutton put in a star performance, while Marcus Simmons was on hand to see a controversial decision on track limits. The weekend also saw a brilliant win from 18th in British GT, and a mixed bag of TOCA contests supporting the BTCC.
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