Craziest Formula 1 overtakes in 2021 season so far

Last weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard, Max Verstappen pulled one of the best overtakes in Formula 1 to help Redbull win their first-ever hat trick of wins in the V6 Turbo Hybrid era.

So here are my takes on the craziest Formula 1 overtakes in 2021 so far this season (before the Styrian Grand Prix, Austria).

1. French Grand Prix

Redbull decided to change their strategy and go for a 2-stop strategy while Mercedes stuck with their 1-stop strategy. But in lap 44, Verstappen on the medium compound tyres managed to overtake Valterri Bottas (Mercedes) who is struggling for grip on the hard compound tyres.

With 2 laps left in the race, Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton (Mercerdes) before turn 8 to take the win with teammate Sergio Perez taking P3 when he overtook Bottas at lap 49.

2. Portuguese Grand Prix

Turn 1 had multiple overtakes which saw Hamilton regain 2nd place from Verstappen on lap 11 with the help of DRS and a slipstream from Verstappen in the main straights before cutting him around the outside of turn 1.

On the 20th lap, Hamilton overtakes his teammate Bottas at turn 1 again, what a move!

On lap 37, Mercedes decided to pit Bottas with a 3.3-second pit-stop but in the straights we see Verstappen charging in to hunt down Bottas before turn 1. Verstappen managed to overtake Bottas in the inside of turn 5.

3. Bahrain Grand Prix

Mclaren driver, Lando Norris made the first move around the outside of Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) at turn 4 on lap 8 whilst Charles Leclerc pushed Lando Norris as wide as he can.

But Lando Norris managed to stay behind the Ferrari for one more lap, overtaking Charles Leclerc at turn 1 of lap 9.

The midfield battle between Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel, and Carlos Sainz on lap 21. Look at how close the 3 cars together at turn 1.

We all love watching the drivers go wheel to wheel and take the risk to overtake their rivals. Let’s hope for more amazing overtakes this season.