Mercedes has to “level up” to beat Verstappen and Red Bull in F1

Red Bull has won every race in 2023, with Verstappen currently on a record run of 10 consecutive grand prix victories after his Monza triumph two weeks ago.

Hamilton praised Verstappen and Red Bull’s chief technical officer Adrian Newey for the “exceptional job” that they have done this year.

The final eight races of the season include two street circuits, three sprint weekends and several venues where rain is a strong possibility, all…