F1 2023 Standings: Verstappen Dominates, Hamilton Chases
Current Points Leaders
The 2023 Formula 1 championship has reached its halfway point, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen has emerged as the clear favorite. With seven wins in the first 12 races, Verstappen has built a nearly insurmountable 46-point lead over Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is a distant third, another 32 points behind Hamilton.
Nationality Breakdown
Verstappen's dominance is evident not only in his points lead but also in the nationality breakdown of the top drivers. Verstappen is the only non-British driver in the top five, with Hamilton, Leclerc, George Russell (Mercedes), and Lando Norris (McLaren) completing the list. This marks a significant shift from recent years, when drivers from a wider range of countries have challenged for the championship.
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