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Max Verstappen’s astonishing surge has piled the pressure on McLaren duo Oscar Piatri and Lando Norris
Damon Hill believes this season’s F1 title race has tightened significantly after Max Verstappen’s recent impressive performances. Verstappen has remarkably cut his deficit to Oscar Piastri from 104 points to just 40 by winning four of the last five races. This turnaround can be attributed to upgrades on Verstappen’s RB21, specifically a new floor and front wing. Verstappen’s dominant weekend in Austin has shifted the perception from a two-horse race within Red Bull to a three-way battle for the championship. Hill expressed amazement at how quickly the contenders have closed the gap, making the competition intense and nerve-wracking.
