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Max Verstappen delivers damning verdict on ‘really off’ Red Bull and F1 title hopes
Max Verstappen has accepted defeat in his F1 title chances after a disappointing performance in São Paulo.
He struggled with his Red Bull in both the sprint race and qualifying, finishing 4th and starting 16th on the grid respectively.
Verstappen expressed frustration over the lack of grip in his car, highlighting the team’s struggles to find solutions to their issues.
With a significant points gap to the leader, Lando Norris, Verstappen acknowledged that winning the drivers’ title is no longer a realistic possibility.
Despite an impressive comeback in last year’s race, Verstappen recognizes the different challenges posed by the dry conditions this time and is determined to find solutions for the team’s performance issues.
