Austrian Grand Prix 2023 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Max Verstappen made Formula 1 history at Red Bull's home Austrian Grand Prix, claiming his seventh consecutive victory to break Sebastian Vettel's nine-year-old record. The Dutchman dominated at the Red Bull Ring, securing pole position, leading every lap, setting the fastest lap, and collecting maximum points with ruthless efficiency.

Verstappen controlled the race from lights to flag, pulling away from the field on the short, 10-turn circuit nestled in the Styrian mountains. Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari's best result in weeks with second place, showing improved pace but remaining unable to challenge the dominant Red Bull. Sergio Perez completed the podium in third after a difficult race that saw him lose ground to Leclerc, further highlighting his struggles to match his teammate's form.

The victory was celebrated wildly by the sea of orange-clad Dutch fans who had traveled across the border to support their hero at Red Bull's home track. The 26-point maximum haul extended Verstappen's championship lead to 81 points with 12 races remaining, making his third consecutive title mathematically inevitable. The record-breaking performance cemented Verstappen's place among F1's all-time greats and signaled that the 2023 season would be one of unprecedented dominance.