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Max Verstappen might require a thousand miracles to win a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title, but his motivation has not been knocked for the remainder of the season.
Despite facing a potential first title defense failure in Formula 1, Max Verstappen remains motivated, stating it is “not that hard” to stay focused. As the Dutch Grand Prix approaches, Verstappen trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by a significant 97 points with only 10 races left. Both Verstappen and Red Bull’s Helmut Marko have acknowledged the slim chances of a fifth consecutive title this season. Verstappen is now poised for a close battle for the drivers’ championship against McLaren, a new experience in his F1 career. Despite the setbacks caused by Red Bull’s RB21, Verstappen is unwavering in his determination and remains focused on improving performance for the future, emphasizing the importance of looking ahead to be better.
