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Max Verstappen has expressed his surprise at Red Bull’s current situation as his F1 title chances increase.
Max Verstappen has called for Red Bull to be “perfect” in order to make a remarkable comeback and snatch the drivers’ title from McLaren.
Following the Dutch GP, Verstappen was trailing championship leader Oscar Piastri by 104 points, but after just four races, he has narrowed the gap to just 40 points.
Verstappen’s recent success, winning three of the last four races, has coincided with Piastri’s recent struggles, with the latter only managing a third, a DNF, fourth, and a fifth place finish in those four races, as well as crashing out in the US Grand Prix sprint.
Verstappen acknowledges the challenge ahead, as no F1 driver has ever overcome a 104-point deficit to win the championship, emphasizing the need for Red Bull to be flawless in their performance.
Despite the pressure, Verstappen remains optimistic and determined, highlighting his enjoyment of competitive racing in a strong car and expressing faith in the team’s ability to deliver under pressure till the end.
