The Red Bull star, who became a back-to-back Formula One World Champion last season, is heading forward to his third world title. Unlike 2021, the last season was not that controversial for Max Verstappen. The trophy was just meant for him, as he outstandingly won 15 races breaking the record of Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel. Looking at the pace and level, Red Bull and Max are co-ordinating at present. It is no longer when the team completely abolishes Mercedes’s dominance over Formula One.
Max Verstappen is already leading on the right path to breaking the record of 7 titles! But it is only possible when also, in 2023, Mercedes fails to bring a strong car. Max Verstappen can become a third-time world champion only when Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will let him. Only when George Russell and Lando Norris remain out of the title contender, and so far, all of this is standing as the most difficult challenge in front of the Red Bull champion.
Not only the seven-time world champion is ready to reignite the battle with Max Verstappen in order to clinch the 2023 trophy, but also his teammate Russell and rivals like Leclerc and Norris are waiting to challenge. Speaking of the threats that haunt the reigning champion as he gears toward the upcoming season, he mentioned, “Lewis Hamilton can fight for the world title again in 2023. But that is the same for George, Charles, and Lando. If you give them the car that is capable of winning the CHAMPIONSHIP, They can.”
Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Lando Norris Ready To Challenge Max Verstappen In 2023
Last season, Lewis Hamilton had to break the winning streaks that he had maintained for 16 years. He lost all of his legacy and dignity. Given that, it is really important for the Briton to win the upcoming championship. He is really desperate to get back the eighth title that was lost in 2021 to Max Verstappen. And, looking at the preparations of the Silver Arrows, it is almost confirmed that they will come back the strongest in 2023. Lewis Hamilton will have to come back stronger in order to become a champion before ending his career, which is his dream. But for Max Verstappen, Hamilton is not the only driver who could challenge him.
Looking at the stats, we know that more than Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc is a problem. The Scuderia’s ace won three consecutive races in 2022. But unfortunately, due to a lack of upgrades in F1-75, Charles could not beat RB18. However, he succeeded in defeating Red Bull’s second driver Sergio Perez replacing him from the runner-up position by three points. So when Leclerc gets an upgraded car, will he not be able to clinch the world title? And also George Russell, who joined Mercedes during the hardest times and still won his first Formula One race. When he plays the W14, which is probably well adapted to the new regulations, Russell will definitely pave the way for his first world championship too.
