Max Verstappen achieved a rather comfortable victory at the Bahrain International Circuit in a thrilling Grand Prix. The reigning F1 champion showcased his superiority by finishing the race a staggering 22 seconds ahead of the second-place finisher. Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes, was so impressed by Verstappen’s performance that he believes the Dutch driver has the potential to win all 24 races this year.
This season is the longest in the history of Formula 1, and Verstappen’s display at the Bahrain International Circuit has given us a glimpse of what we can expect from him in the coming races. Wolff expressed his admiration for Verstappen and Red Bull during post-race interviews, stating:
“I have to give credit to Max Verstappen and the Red Bull team for their outstanding performance in Bahrain. They have set the bar high for the rest of the season.”
When asked if he believes Red Bull and Verstappen can continue their winning streak and triumph in all 24 races, Wolff responded:
“It’s too early to say for certain, but based on what we’ve seen so far, it wouldn’t be surprising if they do.”
Wolff has not shied away from acknowledging the strength of Red Bull and their star driver, Max Verstappen. The RB20 car has proven to be a formidable machine, and the Milton-Keynes-based team deserves recognition for their efforts in creating such a competitive vehicle.
While Wolff praised Verstappen and Red Bull for their impressive performance in Bahrain, he also acknowledged that Mercedes has some catching up to do. Not only do they need to close the gap with Red Bull, but they also face strong competition from teams like Ferrari and McLaren.
Looking ahead to the rest of the season, Wolff commented:
“The 2024 F1 season has just begun, and there are still 23 races left to be contested. Each track presents its own unique challenges, and we believe that the upcoming race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit could favor the Mercedes W15 car.”
Despite this optimism, it is hard to ignore the dominance displayed by Verstappen and his team in Bahrain. As we approach the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, many anticipate that Red Bull will continue to dominate the competition. The question remains: how will the other teams fare against them?