P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is on the wrong side of an overwhelming conclusion about his 2025 F1 drivers’ championship aspirations.
Max Verstappen’s F1 title chances have decreased as he only scored 41 points in the last five races, lagging behind championship leader Oscar Piastri by 88 points and Lando Norris by 93.
Despite Verstappen’s consistent strong performances, he has lost valuable points this season, which was not the case in 2024 when he chased his fourth consecutive drivers’ title.
With Christian Horner leaving as Red Bull’s team principal and Laurent Mekies stepping up, there are significant changes happening within the Milton Keynes squad.
Speculation about Verstappen moving to Mercedes adds suspense to the ongoing F1 season, with doubts if the change in leadership can support his championship hopes.
While there’s a possibility for Verstappen to benefit from the McLaren team dynamic, tensions could shift the title fight in his favor, as seen in previous surprises in F1 history.
