Max Verstappen wins 2nd consecutive Canadian Grand Prix | Globalnews.ca

By Charlie On Jun 19, 2023

By Staff

The Canadian Press

Posted June 18, 2023 4:03 pm

Updated June 18, 2023 4:05 pm

MONTREAL – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen led from start to finish and cruised to victory at the Canadian Grand Prix for a second year in a row on Sunday.

The two-time reigning world champion held off the competition over 70 laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, reacts at the end of Formula One auto racing action at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Sunday, June 18, 2023.

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes placed second and third to round out the podium.

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Verstappen has won four races in a row and six of eight overall this season.

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Season leader Max Verstappen wins the Montreal Grand Prix

The 25-year-old Dutch driver now leads the Formula One drivers’ standings with 195 points. Teammate Sergio Perez came in sixth on Sunday and missed the podium for a third straight race.

It’s the 41st win of Verstappen’s career, putting him in a tie with the late Brazilian great Ayrton Senna for fifth all-time.

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