Max Verstappen’s Dominant Victory
The seemingly untroubled ease of Max Verstappen’s win in the first race of a record 24-round season swiftly dashed hopes of a close run.
Crushingly Dominant Display
Max Verstappen could not have hoped for a better start to his bid for a fourth-consecutive Formula One title, with even rivals hailing his performance as being in “a different galaxy.”
Record-Breaking Performance
The Dutch driver took the checkered flag 22.4 seconds clear of his teammate Sergio Perez driving a similar RB20. He started from pole, led every lap, and set the fastest lap to complete a ‘grand slam.’
Verstappen’s Reaction
Verstappen expressed his excitement, stating, “It was a lot of fun, I felt really good in the car. It’s special to have these kind of days, where it all feels perfect and you feel at one with the car.”
Foreboding for Rivals
The seemingly untroubled ease of Verstappen’s win in the first race of a record 24-round season swiftly dashed hopes of a close competition, leaving rivals acknowledging his extraordinary performance.
With his Red Bull harder to catch, there is a sense that Verstappen could continue his dominance in the upcoming races.
Rivals are not ruling out the prospect of him being uncatchable, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledging Verstappen’s exceptional performance.