P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has seven races remaining to cut his 69-point deficit to Oscar Piastri, should he wish to become a five-time world champion this year.
British racing driver Jamie Chadwick believes that Max Verstappen will challenge McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the F1 drivers’ title, declaring that it is “game time again”. Piastri’s crash in Azerbaijan has made the championship wide open with seven rounds to go, especially after Verstappen’s dominant win in Baku. Despite Red Bull’s struggles this season, Verstappen has been rejuvenated, with Chadwick noticing his renewed confidence and motivation. Verstappen’s success in mastering challenging conditions and the improved performance of his car have put him back in contention, just 69 points behind Piastri. Chadwick praises Verstappen’s ability to excel under pressure and believes that he still has a strong chance to compete for the championship.
