The German, then driving for Red Bull, completed the same feat during his 2013 title win.
Alonso had started the race in fifth but – Verstappen aside – put on the driving performance of the day.
“It was probably one of the more difficult races to win, but nine in a row is something I never even thought about,” said Verstappen.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner was less coy about the achievements of his star man and indeed the team as a whole.
Alain Prost and Vettel, five and seven race wins ahead of Verstappen as things stands, could be overtaken before the 2023 season ends given that nine races remain.
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