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F1 Review: Max Verstappen Closing in on Title No. 2, Ferrari & Alpha Tauri Bring the Dutch Drama

September 5, 2022September 5, 2022 by Ava Ladner

F1 driver Max Verstappen's race outfit from the Dutch Grand Prix. (Photo: Getty Images)

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 04: The race boots, race overalls and winners trophies of Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing are pictured after the F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on September 04, 2022 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202209040649 // Usage for editorial use only //

The F1 Dutch Grand Prix brought all the common 2022 storylines, including another Max Verstappen win at one of his home tracks.

Mercedes Strategy Masterclass Collapses Late in 2022 Dutch Grand Prix

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022 by Jack Swansey

(Photo: Jiri Krenek via Mercedes AMG F1)

Though Mercedes seemed dominant and strong early at the Dutch Grand Prix, a tire strategy shakeup meant just one of their cars scored a podium.

Max Verstappen Storms to Victory in 2022 Dutch Grand Prix

September 5, 2022September 4, 2022 by Michael Finley

(Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

For the second straight year, Max Verstappen scored a popular win in the Netherlands, as the Dutchman cruised to his 10th victory of the 2022 season.

Max Verstappen Wins Home Track Pole In Netherlands

September 5, 2022September 3, 2022 by Michael Finley

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 29: Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing and The Netherlands during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 29, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Peter Fox/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202207290508 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen scored the pole in the closing seconds of the final qualifying round to start first in the Dutch Grand Prix.

Slipstream Saturday: Max Verstappen on His Way to 2nd Title; Alpine a Confused Organization

September 5, 2022September 3, 2022 by Ava Ladner

Oscar Piastri (credit: Alpine Media)

With eight races left on the calendar, Max Verstappen could conceivably clinch the title in four races at the Japanese GP.

Open Wheel Open Mic: Super Max, Super License

January 28, 2023August 30, 2022 by Jack Swansey

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria Sprint at Red Bull Ring on July 09, 2022 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

(Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

This week on Open Wheel Open Mic, Michael Finley joins host Jack Swansey to deliberate the exigent questions of open wheel racing.

F1 Review: Max Verstappen Magnificent in Belgium as Ferrari Flounders … Again

September 1, 2022August 28, 2022 by Ava Ladner

SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and Second placed Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrate with their team after the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on August 28, 2022 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202208280754 // Usage for editorial use only //

Despite starting 14th, Max Verstappen made his drive look easy and essentially cruised to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen Comes From 14th for Belgian Grand Prix Win

August 29, 2022August 28, 2022 by Michael Finley

Max Verstappen raises his arm in victory after the French Grand Prix. (Photo: Getty Images)

LE CASTELLET, FRANCE - JULY 24: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of France at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 24, 2022 in Le Castellet, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202207240581 // Usage for editorial use only //

Sergio Perez finished second for an all-Red Bull top two.

Max Verstappen Qualifies Fastest, But Carlos Sainz Will Start On Pole At Spa

August 27, 2022August 27, 2022 by Michael Finley

(Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Due to six teams making major power unit changes, it will be Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in the first grid position when lights go out on Sunday at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.

F1 Review: Red Bull & Mercedes Benefit from Ferrari Blunder in Hungary

August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 by Ava Ladner

Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

In the last race before F1 takes its customary break, Max Verstappen coasted to a second straight victory Sunday (July 31) at the Hungarian Grand Prix.