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For decades, Formula 1 racing has reigned as the apex of motorsport, pitting the crème de la crème of drivers against one another in a battle for ultimate glory.
Through the years, this illustrious competition has witnessed breathtakingly close fights for the championship, with every twist and turn leaving us on the edge of our seats.
Yet, occasionally, we’ve had some seasons that were downright yawn-inducing. Take, for instance, the 2023 campaign that just ended – it falls into the “snooze fest” category.
Super Max Romps to Third Straight Title
Over the past year, Max Verstappen has been the undisputed ruler of the sport, commanding with an iron fist. Over the last year, he triumphed in a staggering 19 of the 22 contested races. The remaining three victories were snatched by his teammate Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. But it was the Flying Dutchman’s exceptional dominance that took the racing world by storm.
As a result, the betting world is ablaze with anticipation. It should come as no surprise that Formula One betting markets are heavily skewed in the triple world champion’s favorite. Mercedes’ recent struggles, as well as Ferrari’s plight over the past year, mean that he faces few formidable contenders. The only man capable of challenging his rival might be McLaren’s talented young Brit, Lando Norris.
Nevertheless, with Red Bull’s main man dominating the field for the past couple of years, it begs the question: How many other F1 world championships have been won in such a fashion?
Lewis Hamilton
Before Verstappen burst onto the scene, Lewis Hamilton reigned supreme in Formula One, dominating the sport for years. However, fate had other plans for him at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where his dreams of capturing an unprecedented eighth world title were dashed.
His first three championships came after exhilarating battles, first against Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and then against his own teammate Nico Rosberg during the Silver War. But it was his two most recent victories in which he was a class apart.
In 2019, he claimed victory in 11 of 21 races, including six of the first eight. He finished a staggering 87 points ahead of his teammate Valtteri Bottas. The following year, the…
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