P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is seeking to close down and overtake the McLaren drivers to seal an unlikely fifth world championship.
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok believes that Red Bull can draw encouragement from their strong performance at the “normal circuit” in the USA last weekend to carry forward into the upcoming races. Max Verstappen secured his third win in four races at the Circuit of the Americas, reducing the championship gap to just 40 points behind leader Oscar Piastri. Despite the challenges presented by COTA, Verstappen’s dominance throughout the weekend, including pole positions and race wins, showcased Red Bull’s potential. Chandhok emphasized Red Bull’s renewed confidence and competitiveness heading into the final part of the season. Verstappen’s improved performance has been attributed to his ability to extract more speed in response to the team’s recent advancements, signaling a promising outlook for the remaining races.
