Max Verstappen wins Austrian GP 2023

Max Verstappen, the current Formula One champion, achieved a remarkable victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2023, further strengthening his quest for a third consecutive world laurel. Verstappen, starting from the pole position for the fourth time in a row, secured his fifth consecutive win and seventh out of nine races this season. He extended his championship lead to 81 points above his co-driver Sergio Perez from the Red Bull team. Charles Leclerc, the winner from the previous year, finished in second place, 5.2 seconds after Verstappen. Perez finished at the third position, lagging 17.2 seconds from the lead.

Important Points to remember:

  1. Max Verstappen secured victory at the Austrian Grand Prix 2023.
  2. This win is Verstappen's fifth continuous victory and seventh in the current season.
  3. Verstappen extended his championship lead to 81 points above Sergio Perez.
  4. Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez secured the second and third positions respectively.
  5. Austria's capital is Vienna, and its Chancellor is Karl Nehammer. The country's currency is the Euro.