Red Bull’s Max Verstappen conquered the Canadian Grand Prix for a third consecutive year Sunday, battling shifting rain and rival drivers to clinch his 60th career Formula 1 victory—a staggering milestone that cements his status as F1’s current king 👑. The 26-year-old Dutch star finished nearly 4 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris in a chaotic 70-lap showdown at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
From Rainy Drama to Sunny Strategy
The race began with a soaked track 🌊, forcing drivers to navigate slippery conditions before sunshine broke through—only for rain showers to return unpredictably. Verstappen, who started second behind pole-sitter George Russell, mastered the chaos: “It’s a lot of fun to drive these kinds of races now and then… but you don’t want it all the time—too stressful!” 😅
Norris’ Near-Miss & Mercedes’ Moves
McLaren’s Lando Norris led early but lost critical time when a safety car intervened due to Logan Sargeant’s incident. “We should’ve won today,” Norris admitted post-race. Mercedes’ George Russell and Lewis Hamilton took third and fourth, while hometown hero Lance Stroll secured seventh for Aston Martin 🍁.
Verstappen’s Unstoppable Streak
With six wins in nine races this season, Verstappen now leads Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 56 points. “As a team, we made the right calls today,” said the Red Bull ace, who’s won 50 of the last 75 F1 races. Can anyone stop his reign? 🏎️💨
