Red Bull boss hails Verstappen's ability to perform under pressure

Red Bull boss Christian Horner marvelled at Max Verstappen's ability to focus and "get the job done" after another majestic display from the double world champion in Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.

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A ninth win on the bounce drew him level with the record established by a former Red Bull driver, Sebastian Vettel, in 2013.

But it was by no means as easy as a picnic in the Zandvoort dunes, with Verstappen's home fans turning up in their tens of thousands to see him perform.

"The expectation, how much noise and support that he's had - everyone feels that, we feel that within the team," said Horner.

"But he's in the zone, he can focus on himself and get the job done."

He added: "To match Sebastian, nine straight victories, to do it twice as a team is really incredible."

1. Max Verstappen (NED/Red Bull) 2hr 24min 04.411sec, 2. Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin-Mercedes) at 3.744sec, 3. Pierre Gasly (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 7.058, 4. Sergio Perez (MEX/Red Bull) 10.068, 5. Carlos Sainz (ESP/Ferrari) 12.541, 6. Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) 13.209, 7. Lando Norris (GBR/McLaren-Mercedes) 13.232, 8. Alexander Albon (THA/Williams-Mercedes) 15.155, 9. Oscar Piastri (AUS/McLaren-Mercedes) 16.580, 10. Esteban Ocon (FRA/Alpine-Renault) 18.346, 11. Lance Stroll (CAN/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 20.087, 12. Nico Hulkenberg (GER/Haas-Ferrari) 20.840, 13. Liam Lawson (NZL/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 26.147, 14. Valtteri Bottas (FIN/Alfa Romeo-Ferrari) 27.388, 15. Yuki Tsunoda (JPN/AlphaTauri-Red Bull) 29.893, 16. Kevin Magnussen (DEN/Haas-Ferrari) 31.410, 17. George Russell (GBR/Mercedes) 55.754

Fastest lap: Fernando Alonso (ESP/Aston Martin-Mercedes) 1:13.837

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