DOHA, Qatar — Max Verstappen's 2023 championship will go down as one of Formula One's greatest ever. The sheer dominance the Dutchman has displayed this year has made the outcome of the championship seem like a foregone conclusion months before even the summer break.
It's seen him break one record for consecutive wins — he will likely break his own for most in a season before the year is out.
After a even start, Verstappen's has crushed his only likely challenger, Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Looking back over it, there have been several standout moments.
There's only been three occasions when the Dutch national anthem has not played after a race this season. One of those turned out to be a significant moment in defining the season which followed.