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Max Verstappen F1 title defeat theory disputed: “For me he won it”
The manager of Max Verstappen believes that crucial moments in the season cost the driver the chance to win his fifth F1 championship. Verstappen’s intentional crash with George Russell in the Spanish GP, resulting in a penalty, was a significant setback. Other incidents, like the collision in Austria and poor performance in Hungary, also affected his title chances. Despite these setbacks, Vermeulen considers Verstappen’s overall performance in the season one of his strongest ever. Verstappen finished the season strongly, with improvements in his performance and mood thanks to the team’s dedication to developing the RB21 until the last race.
