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Max Verstappen suggested that he will need to “cut a corner” of the Losail International Circuit if he has any hope of beating McLaren in F1’s Qatar GP.
Max Verstappen has acknowledged the need to take drastic measures, like “cutting a corner,” at the Losail International Circuit to have a chance at defeating McLaren in the Qatar Grand Prix.
Starting from third place, Verstappen faces the challenge of surpassing title contenders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
For Norris to secure the title, a race win is necessary to avoid a final round decider in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen, on the other hand, must win to maintain his slim chances of clinching a fifth consecutive title.
Throughout the weekend, Verstappen has struggled with issues like extreme porpoising, affecting his performance in both Sprint qualifying and the main race.
Realistic about his title prospects, Verstappen faces an uphill battle due to the Red Bull’s unresolved bouncing issues, hinting at the possibility of pushing track limits to overtake McLaren duo.
