Max Verstappen makes Formula 1 history after 2024 Saudi Arabian grand prix win
Max Verstappen has etched his name in Formula 1 history by becoming the youngest driver to achieve 100 podium finishes after clinching victory at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. SportsRation reports.
The Red Bull driver, aged 26, showcased his prowess by securing his ninth consecutive Grand Prix win and his 56th overall, making him the first driver to claim multiple victories in Jeddah.
Verstappen’s dominant performance affirmed his position as a frontrunner in the Formula 1 season, marking his second win in the opening two races. His Red Bull teammate, Sergio “Checo” Pérez, added to the team’s success with a podium finish, securing their second consecutive double podium.
In contrast, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, faced a challenging race, finishing ninth behind McLaren’s Lando Norris and his Mercedes teammate George Russell.
The top 10 finishers at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were as follows:
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Sergio “Checo” Pérez (Red Bull)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Oliver Bearman (Ferrari)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Nico Hülkenberg (Haas)
With the Formula 1 season in full swing, anticipation builds for the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit in the coming weeks. Verstappen’s remarkable achievement adds to the excitement as the competition intensifies on the track.
