As the checkered flag marked his triumph, Verstappen moved closer to a historic milestone. With this win, he notched up his eleventh win of the season and matched Sebastian Vettel's record of nine consecutive wins in Formula One, a feat achieved by Vettel during his 2013 championship campaign while driving for Red Bull. Verstappen's connection to his home crowd was evident as he stood for the national anthem before the race, an experience that gave him a strong emotional boost. Despite adverse weather