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Max Verstappen reflects on recent form amid F1 title challenge

Who will be crowned 2025 F1 world champion?
  • Max Verstappen has described his continued presence in the Formula One world championship hunt as "remarkable" and "very impressive", despite being significantly behind earlier in the season.
  • Just five rounds ago, following his home race in the Netherlands, Verstappen was 104 points off the title pace.
  • With four races remaining, starting with the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil, Verstappen has closed the gap to just 36 points behind current leader Lando Norris.
  • Norris's McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, is a further point behind, highlighting McLaren's strong performance this season.
  • Norris, who regained the championship lead with a victory in Mexico City, acknowledged the excitement of competing for the title but stressed the importance of winning the upcoming races.
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