Madrid, June 4 (BNA): Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to cement his grip on the Formula 1 championship.
The two-time defending champion has yet to be challenged at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after beating Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari in the first round, according to the Associated Press.
Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line in second place in his Mercedes, equaling his best finish of the season. Fellow Mercedes driver George Russell completed the podium.
Verstappen has won five out of seven races this season. His 40th career win, including his third at Barcelona, leaves Verstappen one win behind the late Ayrton Senna’s 41. He also looks set to match Senna’s three world titles.
Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez, who finished fourth, won the other two races. The Dutchman increased his lead over Perez to 55 points.
insignificant