P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Is Max Verstappen now the F1 2025 title favourite? Here’s what our team thinks after a comprehensive US GP win
Max Verstappen’s dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix raises questions about whether he is now the favorite for the 2025 Formula 1 title, being 40 points behind the leader Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris also in contention. While not being the outright favorite, there is strong support for Verstappen among some analysts. Verstappen’s resurgence in form, coupled with Red Bull’s car improvements, has put him in a strong position to challenge for the championship, although Piastri still holds the lead. McLaren, on the other hand, needs to address issues with its car and internal team dynamics to support Norris’s and Verstappen’s title aspirations. Piastri, despite leading the championship, faces increased pressure from the charging Verstappen and Norris and must regroup to maintain his position at the top.
