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Max Verstappen has admitted he is reliant on a McLaren slip-up to clinch the F1 title as he suspects Red Bull won’t be able to win in Abu Dhabi on “pure pace”.
Max Verstappen is hoping for a slip-up from McLaren to have a chance of winning the Formula 1 title in Abu Dhabi, as he believes Red Bull may not have the pure pace to secure victory.
Following a strategic error by McLaren in Qatar, Verstappen remains in contention for the Drivers’ Championship, trailing Lando Norris by 12 points.
Verstappen acknowledges that McLaren is a strong competitor, with both Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri posing a challenge in the championship race.
To secure the title, Verstappen needs to win at the Yas Marina Circuit and rely on Norris finishing outside the podium positions.
Despite recognizing McLaren’s dominance, Verstappen remains optimistic about Red Bull’s strategic abilities and hopes to utilize clever tactics to enhance their chances in the championship finale at Abu Dhabi.
