Max Verstappen has solidified his status as a Formula 1 legend by securing his third consecutive World Championship in the 2023 season. This remarkable achievement comes on the back of a record-breaking year, where he clinched victory in an astounding 16 out of the 19 races held so far, including a historic streak of 10 consecutive wins between Miami in May and Monza in September.
Driving the RB19 car, Verstappen and Red Bull have enjoyed one of the most dominant seasons in the history of Formula 1, as they triumphed in all but one race, sealing their sixth Constructors’ title.
Beyond the racetrack, Max Verstappen is known for his passion for virtual racing. Last year, he initiated Verstappen.com Racing, a project aimed at promoting racing across various gaming platforms in collaboration with Team Redline, the leading sim racing outfit that he represents in the virtual racing world.
This partnership has now expanded to include Red Bull’s sim racing division, with a multi-year agreement with Team Redline confirmed. As part of this collaboration, Team Redline will take on the performance management of Red Bull’s sim racing team, gearing up for the upcoming F1 Esports Series Pro Championship.
Furthermore, a dedicated performance facility will be established at Team Redline’s headquarters. Red Bull has also announced that their current Esports drivers will be retained for the forthcoming campaign.
Joe Soltysik, Red Bull’s sim team lead, expressed the team’s ambition in this endeavor, saying, “This partnership marks an ambitious positive step on our journey to regain our team title in F1 Esports. Since the inception of our sim racing team in 2018, we have been committed to being the best competitors on the grid and constantly seeking ways to enhance our performance.”
Atze Kerkhof, the director of Team Redline, added, “Team Redline is excited for this new challenge and is looking forward to getting to work.”
Verstappen’s remarkable success on the racetrack shows no signs of slowing down. Having ended a streak of 10 consecutive victories in Singapore last month, he is already on a mission to start a new one. As he prepares for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, he seeks to secure a fifth consecutive victory, following his recent wins in Japan, Qatar, the United States, and Mexico.
The 26-year-old has solidified his reputation as one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history, with an astonishing tally of 31 victories since the beginning of last year and an incredible 41 wins out of the last 63 races, stretching back to his maiden title-winning season in 2021. Max Verstappen’s legacy in the world of motorsport continues to grow with each passing race.
