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A former F1 champion has suggested that Max Verstappen has an advantage in the 2025 drivers’ championship battle.
A former F1 champion has suggested that Max Verstappen may have an advantage in the 2025 drivers’ championship battle due to his recent performances.
Verstappen’s back-to-back wins in Monza and Baku have put him within striking distance of securing a record-equalling fifth consecutive world championship title.
Despite McLaren’s dominant season, Verstappen is now just 69 points behind Oscar Piastri and 44 behind Lando Norris.
With four race victories under his belt this season, Verstappen and his Red Bull team are showing impressive form.
Having seven race weekends left, Verstappen has a chance to challenge the frontrunners, especially with Norris and Piastri focusing on each other.
1997 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes that Verstappen, as the pursuer, may have the upper hand in the championship battle, complicating matters for his rivals.
