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Max Verstappen has fallen to 25 points adrift of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, following a mixed Monaco Grand Prix for the 27-year-old.
After finishing fourth in the Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen discussed his F1 drivers’ title chances and admitted it was another tough race for Red Bull.
Historically, the Circuit de Monaco hasn’t been favorable for the Milton Keynes-based team due to the challenges presented by the track.
Verstappen highlighted the struggles of the RB21 car on kerbs and cambered corners, which impacted their performance over the weekend.
Despite a strong fourth-place qualifying, overtaking difficulties in Monaco forced Verstappen to settle for the same position in the race.
Currently, he is 25 points behind Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris winning the race and increasing the pressure on Verstappen in the championship standings.
Verstappen remains cautious about the title fight, preferring to focus on each race individually and acknowledging Red Bull’s limitations while striving for better results.
