Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen the one to beat in 2023
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was so far ahead last season that catching the Formula One champion may feel like scaling a mountain.
Carlos Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Max Verstappen
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Red Bull can win everything, but the gap may be closing in Formula
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2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP results: Max Verstappen wins finale
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Max Verstappen bids for record-breaking 10th straight F1 win at Monza
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Motor racing-Verstappen on pole after 'insane' Sao Paulo
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Red Bull reveal why RB19 car is so strong but will cost cap
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Hungarian Grand Prix 2023: Red Bull, Max Verstappen look to
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Miami Grand Prix result: Max Verstappen charges through field to
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The battle for the title is over: Verstappen is F1 World Champion
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Verstappen carves through chaos to win in rain at 2023 Monaco GP
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Formula One 2023 preview: Can Ferrari or Mercedes catch Red Bull's
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Motorsport: Motor racing-Verstappen on pole after 'insane' Sao
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Verstappen leads dominant Red Bull one-two as Alonso races to