“Now 200 GB hits is the new target”

Max Verstappen reached two milestones with his win at the Canadian GP: it was Grand Prix win number 41 for the Dutchman, bringing him level with Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. And his Red Bull side are celebrating their 100th win in the Premier Class.

Stopping the dead Brazilian brand in 1994 makes the Dutch proud. “I hate comparing different generations,” Verstappen admits. “But when I was a little kid, I could never have imagined winning 41 Grands Prix.”

According to the Dutchman, a draw with Senna was unbelievable. Only Alain Prost, Sebastian Vettel, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are ahead of him on the all-time list. “I’m proud of it, but of course I hope it doesn’t stop,” Verstappen said.

In addition, the two-time world champion meanwhile took the title of most successful Red Bull driver from Vettel. The German won a total of 38 Grand Prix victories for the Austrian racing team between 2009 and 2014.

“I got 41 out of 100 wins, so we can talk about a new contract!” Max Verstappen makes jokes. “Honestly, it’s a big achievement for the team. I’m happy to get 100 in the first opportunity.

The Dutchman immediately sets his new goal: “I hope we win more than 100 races. That’s why the goal is now 200 Grand Prix victories,” said Verstappen. Given the current dominance, Red Bull can finish the season with 114 victories.

The race doesn’t even seem out of the question: reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton expects Red Bull to win every remaining race. “But that doesn’t let me down. I wouldn’t change a thing about their incredible performance,” Britton said.

“They will win all the races this year unless Aston Martin and we find more performance or their cars fail,” said Hamilton. That’s why Britain is already looking ahead to 2024.

“I suspect Max’s team is already working on next year’s car. So we have to focus on next year,” demands the Mercedes star. “Hopefully we all get a bit closer again. It would be sick if the three of us were driving in a close fight,” Hamilton said of Verstappen and Fernando Alonso.