Max Verstappen was surprised by Red Bull's dominance in 2022 and hinted at a tinge of regret that Ferrari's Charles Leclerc could not push him closer in a title battle.
The irrepressible Verstappen left his F1 rivals in his dust as he steamrolled to a second world title with 15 race victories in a supreme season. It was a dream year for Red Bull as Verstappen clinched the Drivers Championship in serene style with four races to spare.
But it had appeared early on that Leclerc would rival the Dutchman in a similar title showdown to his epic duel with Lewis Hamilton in 2021.
