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The Pit Straight: Is This the New Sergio Perez?

F1 Grand Prix Of Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 19: Race winner Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing, Second placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing and the Red Bull Racing team celebrate after the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit on March 19, 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202303190699 // Usage for editorial use only //

Is one commanding win from pole position in the STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix enough to declare a new era for Red Bull Racing’s Sergio Perez?

F1 Midweek: Can Red Bull Run the Table?

F1 Grand Prix Of Bahrain

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 05: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 passes his team celebrating on the pitwall during the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 05, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202303080779 // Usage for editorial use only //

Can Red Bull win every race this season? Short answer: no. Long answer: also no. Sure Red Bull’s dominance on Sunday (March 5) was overwhelming, but to suggest they can win all 23 races this season seems preposterous. Or “Insane in the Bahrain,” if you will. Don’t get me wrong, Red Bull’s domination in 2023’s …

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F1 Review: Max Verstappen & Red Bull Set the Tone for 2023 in Bahrain

F1 Grand Prix Of Bahrain

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Max Verstappen dominated the 2023 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as Red Bull earned a 1-2 finish.

The 2023 F1 Season Is Here: Our Predictions

F1 Grand Prix Of Bahrain Practice

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - MARCH 03: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB19 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on March 03, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202303030726 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen seeks his third consecutive world championship as the season kicks off in Bahrain.

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.

Max Verstappen Leads Red Bull 1-2 in Abu Dhabi Qualifying

Max Verstappen Abu Dhabi 2022 Feature

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the No. 1 Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 19, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images via Red Bull Content Pool)

The two-time World Champion led teammate Sergio Perez to claim a 1-2 for the Austrian constructor ahead of the final Grand Prix of 2022.