P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen is adamant he can no longer win the F1 drivers’ championship this campaign, and he has explained where it went wrong.
Max Verstappen acknowledges that he and Red Bull have not performed up to their potential throughout the F1 season for a shot at securing the drivers’ championship. Despite his efforts, Verstappen trails Lando Norris, the current championship leader, by 49 points with only three rounds remaining. A string of challenges faced by the four-time F1 champion and his team led to a setback mid-season, allowing competitors like Norris and Red Bull’s own Piastri to take the lead. However, recent developments including a successful floor upgrade at the Italian Grand Prix and new management strategies have revitalized Verstappen’s chances, narrowing the gap to Piastri by 25 points. Verstappen admits that earlier missed opportunities have hampered his title hopes, but he remains committed to pursuing victories and making the most of the remaining races. Despite the long odds, Verstappen remains determined to finish the season strong and compete for wins as that is the primary goal for him and his team.
