Dutchman Max Verstappen, already crowned as the 2023 Formula One World Champion after clinching the title in Qatar, celebrated another victory this Sunday in Austin, matching the season-record with 15 race wins. The win underscored a dominant campaign, as Verstappen extended his lead in the standings and reinforced Red Bull’s supremacy. The team’s driver topped the points tally with 433, maintaining an insurmountable gap over his teammate Sergio Pérez, who sits second in the drivers’ championship and had another strong showing that weekend.
Fernando Alonso, despite a retirement for the first time this season with Aston Martin, continues to hold fourth place in the drivers’ standings. Carlos Sainz remains in fifth, keeping himself within reach of the top positions as the season progresses.
F1 World Drivers’ Classification 2023
This is the current map of the World Championship after 18 of 22 Grand Prix events and 5 Sprints, reflecting a season-long pursuit of consistency and speed.
1. Max Verstappen (PB) 466 (*champion)
2. Sergio Pérez (MEX) 238
3. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain) 219
4. Fernando Alonso (ESP) 183
5. Carlos Sainz (ESP) 168
6. Charles Leclerc (MON) 159
7. Lando Norris (Great Britain) 156
8. George Russell (Great Britain) 139
9. Oscar Piastri (Australia) 83
10. Pierre Gasly (FRA) 52
11. Lance Navigation (CAN) 49
12. Esteban Ocon (FRA) 44
13. Alex Albon (Great Britain) 23
14. Valtteri Bottas (FIN) 10
15. Nico Hülkenberg (GER) 9
16. Guanyu Zhou (CHI) 6
17. Yuki Tsunoda (JAP) 5
18. Kevin Magnussen (DIN) 3
19. Liam Lawson (NZL) 2
20. Logan Sargeant (USA) 0
21. Mr Ricciardo (Australia) 0
F1 World Championship 2023 manufacturer classification
1. Red Bull 704 points
2. Mercedes 358
3. Ferrari 327
4. McLaren 239
5. Aston Martin 232
6. Alpine 96
7. Williams 23
8. Alfa Romeo 16
9. Haas 12