P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The championship fight is intensifying in F1, with Max Verstappen now 36 points behind new championship leader Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen, a “fighter” and “winner,” is chasing the McLaren drivers to make F1 history. Despite being 36 points behind new leader Lando Norris post the Mexico City GP, Verstappen closed the gap by 10 points with Norris’ victory. The championship battle is tight, with Norris barely ahead of Oscar Piastri, making the final four race weekends crucial. Verstappen’s comeback from being 104 points behind Piastri at the Dutch GP could potentially lead to a fifth-straight title, a feat only achieved by Michael Schumacher. With excitement building for the Abu Dhabi climax, former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi anticipates a thrilling end to the championship with three drivers in contention. The intense competition signifies a captivating finale to the season.
