P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen’s championship lead has been whittled down to just 31 points over Charles Leclerc.
“Following Red Bull’s struggles in Monaco, where Verstappen finished sixth and Perez crashed, there are questions about a potential title fight this season. Red Bull has faced challenges in recent races in Miami, Imola, and Monaco, not having the strongest package on the grid. Ferrari and McLaren have made significant progress, with Ferrari now just 24 points behind Red Bull in the constructors’ championship. Leclerc’s Monaco win narrowed Verstappen’s lead in the drivers’ standings to 31 points before the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Red Bull concedes that their advantage seems to have diminished, making the title race more open, especially with Ferrari in contention. Do you believe that F1 is heading for an exciting title battle this season? Vote in the poll below!”