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Max Verstappen was adamant he needed things to go “perfect” at the Mexico City Grand Prix. That did not happen, but not all hope is lost for the Dutchman.
Max Verstappen hopes to avoid a repeat of the challenging Mexico City Grand Prix weekend for the remainder of the season, as he aims to secure his fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title. Despite trailing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the championship standings, Verstappen is looking to emulate Michael Schumacher’s five consecutive wins from 2000 to 2004 with Ferrari. The Dutch driver faced difficulties at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, qualifying fifth and struggling with grip and pace in his RB21. He managed to secure a third-place finish in the race, setting impressive lap times but could have been second if not for a late virtual safety car. Verstappen acknowledged the challenges of the high-altitude Mexico City circuit, expressing hope that he will not encounter such difficulties in the remaining races and emphasizing the need to improve performance in different scenarios on track.
