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Verstappen Still Taking Season a Race At a Time As 'Surprising' Driver's Title Challenge Ramps Up
The Red Bull driver has cut a 104 point deficit to just 40 after a great run.
A title that was McLaren’s to win is now McLaren’s to lose, as Max Verstappen and Red Bull overcome chunks from their deficit and pile on the pressure. Mathematically, Verstappen is attempting to do what no driver has managed under the current points system that has been in place since 15 seasons—come first from third ,
Red Bull Racing have reportedly decided which driver will join sister team Visa Cash App Red Bull for the 2026 with one current Formula 1 star facing the axe. Over the years, Red Bull have been known for making ruthless decisions when it comes to their driver line-ups.
Max Verstappen lost interest in Formula One during Red Bull ’s struggles earlier in the season, Helmut Marko has revealed. Verstappen was more than 100 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri before F1 ’s summer break, during a tumultuous campaign which saw Red Bull sack team principal Christian Horner.
I took a few laps after the SC to have decent pace, so we need to figure out what was going on there, but nevertheless we won the Sprint, which is of course the most important."A Lap 7 overtake attempt from George Russell ultimately did not see the Briton make the pass,
The Dutchman has roared back into championship contention by winning three of the last four races and is favourite to rack up victory this weekend.