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Max Verstappen is currently an outside bet to win the F1 title this year – but his chances rest on a crucial aspect at McLaren, according to Martin Brundle.
Martin Brundle believes that Max Verstappen’s chances of winning the title this year depend on the McLaren drivers making mistakes in the final races of the F1 season. Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by 25 points in the standings, with both considered top contenders. Verstappen’s recent wins in Italy and Azerbaijan have sparked speculation of his involvement in the title fight, despite being 69 points behind Piastri. Brundle sees Verstappen’s chances as slim but crucial for McLaren. He emphasizes the need for McLaren to make errors for Verstappen to have a shot at the championship. Verstappen’s success may also hinge on competition from Ferrari and Mercedes, according to Brundle.
