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Max Verstappen is looking to close down a 36-point deficit to championship leader Lando Norris across the final four rounds of the year.
According to a recent poll, the majority of F1 fans see Max Verstappen as a serious contender in the title race, but they believe he will need McLaren to face difficulties for him to have a chance of winning the championship.
Currently, Verstappen is in third place in the drivers’ standings, trailing leader Lando Norris by 36 points. Despite this gap, Verstappen has managed to significantly reduce it over the past few races, closing in on the leaders.
With only four races left in the season, time is ticking for Verstappen to narrow the margin to Norris and Oscar Piastri, who are separated by just one point at the top of the table.
Over 50% of fans think Verstappen can still come out on top, but they believe McLaren encountering problems will be key. Some fans feel Verstappen has the speed to overtake the McLaren drivers even without incidents on their part.
However, a smaller percentage of fans think the gap is too large for Verstappen to overcome, and they do not envision a fifth title for the 28-year-old. The intricacies of the title race are closely watched by fans as the season heads towards its conclusion.
