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Max Verstappen Wins Red-Flag-Riddled Australian Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on April 02, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202304020203 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a race that saw three red flags, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen earned his first career Australian Grand Prix victory and the 37th win of his F1 career.

Max Verstappen Puts Exclamation Point on Season, Wins at Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen Abu Dhabi Feature

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 leads Sergio Perez of Mexico driving the (11) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

Max Verstappen ended the 2022 season with a record-extending 15th win in Abu Dhabi, while several battles and stories unfolded further back in the pack.