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What is the state of the F1 title race heading into the final two rounds of the 2025 season?
Despite being disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lando Norris maintains a strong position to secure his first F1 world championship, holding a 24-point lead ahead of the finale.
The disqualifications in Las Vegas significantly altered the title race, with Norris now leading by the same margin as before the race, while Max Verstappen has caught up to Oscar Piastri.
Heading into the Qatar Grand Prix, Norris can clinch the championship by outscoring his rivals by just two points, setting up a potential title-decider in Abu Dhabi.
While Verstappen’s dominant win in Las Vegas has brought him back into contention, Norris remains the favorite with momentum and points on his side.
Despite the added complexity of a sprint race in the mix, Norris is focused on maintaining his approach of aiming for victories to secure the championship.
Verstappen and Piastri are not giving up, keeping the title battle intense as the season reaches its climax.
