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Max Verstappen staged a remarkable comeback in the second half of the 2025 season, but fell just short of capturing his fifth consecutive world title.
Former F1 driver Timo Glock expressed gratitude towards Max Verstappen for prolonging the title fight against McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, despite being 104 points behind following Zandvoort. Verstappen faced a significant deficit in the championship standings after his home race, making a successful title defense seemingly impossible. However, Red Bull’s improved performance from Monza onwards, due to an upgraded floor on the RB21, brought Verstappen back into contention. The Dutch driver won seven out of the final nine races, narrowly missing out on a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title by just two points. The season culminated in the Abu Dhabi finale, where Norris secured the championship, with Glock acknowledging Norris as a deserving champion. Glock highlighted Verstappen’s remarkable resurgence, acknowledging his exceptional overtaking skills and determination despite the initial 104-point gap, illustrating the competitive nature of the season.
