​Max Verstappen has won 11 of 13 Grands Prix this F1 season and the level shown by the RedBull driver is incredible. Fernando Alonso (two-time world champion and one of Max’s most experienced rivals) talks about the Dutchman’s secret.

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Fernando Alonso says Max Verstappen is realizing his potential much faster than his F1 rivals

Having won on his “home” track in Zandvoort, Verstappen equaled the record of Sebastian Vettel, which dates back to 2013: we are talking about nine victories in a row.

Verstappen has a chance to overtake the multiple world champion in Monza this weekend.

Second in the Dutch race, Fernando Alonso (42 years old) explained what Verstappen’s big secret is this season.

Of course, the Dutchman has the best single-seater on the grid, but Alonso praises his much younger rival (25 years old).

The Iberian says Verstappen is currently the only driver in the Grand Circus who manages to reach his maximum potential in so many moments. This is precisely the difference between Max and the rest of the Formula 1 drivers.

“To win in such a decisive manner in any professional sport is very difficult.

On days like today (without Sunday), I felt at my best and gave 100% of what I felt and my abilities in the race car,” says Fernando Alonso.

“Perhaps in Spa we were not at the same level as in Austria. Therefore, you always feel that there is room for improvement and you are not 100% satisfied with yourself.

I think Max reaches that 100% (potentially not) more often than we do at the moment, that’s why he dominates in the way he does,” adds Alonso.

Know:

  • Max Verstappen has scored 339 points in the 2023 Formula 1 season. We’re talking 138 points ahead of the next-place finisher: teammate Sergio Perez.
  • RedBull Racing has 540 points, while Mercedes (second place) can only boast 255.

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen

July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen

July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – winner Max Verstappen

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina