Renowned Formula 1 expert Martin Brundle contends that Max Verstappen’s invincibility in this season’s races can be shattered, as he acknowledges the possibility of the young driver being outpaced.
However, he highlights the necessity of specific circumstances for this feat to be accomplished—such as the fortuitous emergence of a safety car, a red flag disrupting the race, inclement weather conditions, or the untimely onset of reliability issues.
Brundle’s viewpoint brings attention to the challenging task of surpassing Verstappen’s prowess on the track. It seems inevitable that Max Verstappen will secure his third consecutive world championship this season, raising the question of timing rather than a possibility.
Guiding the RB19 with unmatched finesse, the Dutch prodigy has established himself as an untouchable force on the racing circuit. His dominance behind the wheel leaves competitors in awe and further solidifies his claim to the championship title.
Even with Mercedes achieving their most impressive outcome of the season, securing a remarkable double podium finish, the gap to Max Verstappen remains significant.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, both exceptional drivers in their own right, concluded the race a considerable 24 and 32 seconds adrift from Verstappen’s commanding lead.
This serves as a testament to Verstappen’s exceptional performance and underscores the challenge faced by the Mercedes team in their pursuit of closing the gap.
Brundle, among others, maintains the belief that the 25-year-old sensation, Max Verstappen, is not beyond reach on the racing circuit.
However, he emphasizes that surpassing Verstappen’s dominance requires more than just the sheer skill of fellow drivers vying for victory.
The challenge extends beyond individual talent and necessitates additional factors to tilt the scales in favor of chasing competitors.
Once again, the weekend showcased a display of absolute dominance.
“Congratulations to Red Bull and Max Verstappen on yet another dominant weekend,” he wrote in his latest sky sports column.
“Notwithstanding potentially falling the wrong side of a safety car, red flag, rain, or reliability issues, it was pretty clear who was going to win once the RB19 emerged from the first chicane in the lead and intact.
“He would be in pole position, lead every lap, and take the fastest lap for the third time in his career while claiming his 40th victory overall.
“Luckily, the racing behind him was quite interesting, and there was plenty of it given that for the second time this season, but only the fourth time in history (Miami 2023, France and Austria 2019) there were no yellow or red flags, no safety cars, and no retirements.
“The teams are really on top of reliability now, more so than at any time in F1 history, despite the cars being fiendishly complicated – and too big and heavy.”
