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Max Verstappen will start the Singapore Grand Prix from second on the grid, ahead of the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen needs other cars challenging McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to vie for the F1 drivers’ championship.
Starting from second in the Singapore Grand Prix grid, Verstappen has an advantage over the McLaren drivers lining up third and fifth.
Despite a setback in qualifying due to Norris affecting his Q3 run, Verstappen remains a strong contender aiming to close the points gap.
With recent wins in Monza and Baku, Verstappen is back in contention but faces a tough battle with seven races remaining.
Button emphasizes that Verstappen needs McLaren to drop significant points weekly while he keeps winning to have a chance at the championship title.
