Max Verstappen looks set to enjoy a clear run to his third consecutive drivers’ title in 2023. Some – including Marko – accused Perez of lacking focus on the weekend in favour of thinking more about the title race. But former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher thinks Perez was never a real contender to beat Verstappen to the 2023 title. “He has shown great races this season and the points show how strong Red Bull is. “We should show him (Perez) a little support because a weekend like this is not easy for him.”. Hopes are now turning to Fernando Alonso, who is now just 12 points behind Perez, to keep the title race with Verstappen at least interesting.

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