Max Verstappen continued his remarkable winning streak by clinching victory in the British Grand Prix, securing his sixth consecutive win and marking Red Bull’s 11th straight triumph.
This achievement equaled McLaren’s record set during their historic 1988 season with racing legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. The race also provided a reason for local fans to cheer as McLaren’s Lando Norris defended against Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes to claim an impressive second place after a late safety car period.
Verstappen’s supremacy remained unchallenged as he overtook Norris on the fifth lap to take the lead. From there, he maintained a commanding position, leaving the competition behind. With this win, Verstappen extended his championship lead over his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, to a substantial 99 points.
Red Bull’s exceptional form suggests that they are on track to break McLaren’s record at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix, which is just two weeks away. As the season unfolds, it is expected that Red Bull will further extend their lead and distance themselves from McLaren’s historic achievement.
The race took an exciting turn following a safety car deployment triggered by a fire in Kevin Magnussen’s Haas car along the Wellington straight. Prior to this incident, the race had relatively little action compared to Verstappen’s dominant performance, but the safety car period injected new life and drama into the proceedings.
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