P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has taken 64 points out of Oscar Piastri’s title lead in just the last four grands prix.
Max Verstappen stated that he would have criticized someone for being “idiot” if they had told him after the Dutch GP that he would be in the title mix after the United States Grand Prix.
The Dutch driver dominated the Circuit of the Americas, securing Sprint pole, sprint victory, and grand prix pole, achieving a perfect weekend, a feat he accomplished for the third time in his F1 career.
Verstappen’s exceptional performance since his Italian GP win has significantly closed the gap to McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the championship race.
Red Bull’s upgrade package at the Italian GP, featuring a new floor, has enhanced the RB21’s performance, propelling Verstappen into a competitive position for a potential fifth consecutive title.
Verstappen acknowledged the team’s improved car understanding and performance optimization, emphasizing the importance of consistently extracting maximum performance every race weekend.
