2022 French Grand Prix

“Of course the lead we have is great, but it’s probably a bit bigger than what it should have been when you look at the car performances between the two cars.”

Max Verstappen’s words after the French Grand Prix were so true, as he once again profited from a rival’s error, and took full advantage.

The defending champion had been confident pre-race that he had the car to overtake Charles Leclerc for victory after being on the back foot in Austria, and in the opening laps it felt like a matter of time before he moved past the Ferrari.