It was after the French GP where Max Verstappen believed that the 2022 title was coming his way. F1
Verstappen had gone into that weekend 38 points clear at the top of the Drivers’ Championship, but a couple of poor results for him could have seen Charles Leclerc right back in the fight if the Red Bull driver had hit reliability issues.driver led the race at Paul Ricard in July, an unforced error saw him helplessly hit the barriers and exit the grand prix with a loud shout of frustration in the knowledge his championship challenge was likely over.
Verstappen then took full advantage by winning the race comfortably, opening up a 63-point cushion at the top of the standingsSuch has been his dominance at times that he has started from the midfield and made his way up to the front by the end of his first stint – just like an example he pointed out when asked for one of his best moments of the year.
“I think I have to go for the Spa weekend,” Verstappen said when asked for his highlight of the season so far.We’ve been absolutely on it, the whole year. A season where we had a difficult start but kept it cool, bounced back and never let go.
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