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Verstappen dominates Spanish Grand Prix as Perez recovers to fourth

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Max Verstappen recorded a Formula 1 Grand Chelem in the Spanish Grand Prix as took a fifth win of the season from Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. The Red Bull driver delivered a light-to-flag victory in Barcelona in a relatively untroubled race, with warnings for exceeding track limits his only problem as he cruised to the win by 24 seconds from Hamilton who equalled Mercedes' best result of the season. However, he did receive a black and white flag for exceeding track limits, before promptly setting the fastest lap to secure his first Grand Chelem since the 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Double World Champion Verstappen was already enjoying an eight second advantage over Hamilton when he made first only pit-stop of the 66-lap race on Lap 26, swapping the Mediums for a fresh set of Hards, pitting again late on for Softs. He proceeded to eke out his advantage over Hamilton, who adopted a contra Soft/Medium/Soft strategy, despite warnings for track limits around the l...

Aston Martin address F1 win talk ahead as Alonso target looms

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Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows has cooled talk of a Formula 1 win in 2023, saying the team are "realistic" about claiming victory on merit. The Silverstone based squad have emerged as Red Bull's closest challengers this season, with Fernando Alonso taking four third place finishes from the opening five rounds, which have all been won by either Max Verstappen or Sergio Perez. Although the AMR23 is a big step forward for the team in allowing them to break into the so-called 'big three', the design is draggy meaning Alonso and Lance Stroll are at a disadvantage on conventional race tracks. However, Alonso has targeted the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix as a race he could challenge for victory at given that track's unique characteristics. And Aston Technical Director Dan Fallows says the team must be honest about their chances of defeating the RB19 on pure pace. Viewed by others: ...