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Max Verstappen is facing a 49-point deficit in the championship standings, leaving one former F1 driver to assess that his title chances in 2025 are extremely slim.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher doubts Max Verstappen’s chances of winning this year’s drivers’ title, citing McLaren’s strong performance and Verstappen’s deficit to current leader Oscar Piastri.
Despite Verstappen’s two wins in the season’s first nine rounds, Schumacher believes McLaren has the edge in car performance and team consistency.
Schumacher views a fifth title for Verstappen in 2022 as unlikely, given the challenges the Red Bull driver faces against the McLaren duo and the team’s overall performance.
Looking ahead to the Canadian Grand Prix, where Verstappen has excelled in the past, Schumacher expects McLaren to be the main contender and believes Red Bull’s tire demands might put them at a disadvantage.
Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the circuit and weather conditions in Montreal, Schumacher emphasizes McLaren’s versatility and predicts a strong showing from the team at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
