P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is 52 points to the good vs Lando Norris in the championship standings with 180 points left up for grabs in six rounds.
Helmut Marko believes that Max Verstappen has an advantage in the F1 title race against Lando Norris due to two major factors. The F1 season is set to resume in the United States, with Verstappen holding a comfortable 52-point lead over Norris in the championship standings. Despite McLaren having the fastest car, Norris has struggled to maximize his results, partly due to internal team issues with teammate Oscar Piastri. Marko, a veteran motorsport advisor, attributes Verstappen’s favoritism in the title race to McLaren’s delayed decision in appointing Norris as the lead driver. Red Bull is gearing up to introduce significant upgrades in Austin to address performance inconsistencies with their RB20 car. Marko highlighted Verstappen’s mental strength and driving capabilities as key factors that give him an edge over Norris, who is facing his first F1 title challenge against the three-time champion.
