Formula-1
Verstappen breaks Red Bull’s podium record
Max Verstappen (center) / Photo: © Joe Portlock – Formula 1 / Contributor / Formula 1 / Gettyimages.com
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has broken the Red Bull record for the most podium finishes in an Austrian stable, according to StatsF1.
On Sunday, the Dutchman won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, finishing “in the prizes” for the 66th time in his career. According to this indicator, he bypassed the four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel (65). Also in the top three Red Bull is Mark Webber (41).
Verstappen leads the drivers’ standings this season with 150 points. Vettel, who plays for Aston Martin, is in 14th place (13).
The next stage of the Grand Prix in Canada will be held from 17 to 19 June.
Source: Sportbox
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