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Max Verstappen has taken the last two F1 victories on offer, prompting suggestions he could become a late factor in the title fight.
Max Verstappen believes he has a 50 per cent chance of winning the F1 title this year, stating he will either win it or he won’t. Earlier in the season, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were seen as the main contenders. Verstappen’s recent victories in Italy and Azerbaijan have put him back in the title discussion, despite being 69 points behind Piastri. Verstappen approaches each race with a mentality of giving his best and being competitive, aiming to confirm the car’s competitiveness. He acknowledges that Singapore is a track where he has not won yet, but he is hopeful for a stronger performance from Red Bull compared to previous high downforce tracks. Verstappen remains optimistic about his chances, highlighting the team’s continuous efforts to improve and be stronger in the upcoming races.
