Verstappen Faces Uphill Battle in Title Chase
Update: 2025-12-05
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Max Verstappen, four-time world champion, finished second in both practice sessions at the Yas Marina Circuit, with McLarens Lando Norris leading. Norris is on the brink of winning his first title, leading Verstappen by twelve points and Oscar Piastri by sixteen. Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the cars performance, noting a need for improvement in ride, long run, and one-lap pace. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko echoed these concerns, highlighting the teams struggle with understeer and a lackluster performance in the third sector. Marko suggested that Verstappen might need a McLaren error to secure the championship, as Mercedes and Ferrari didnt pose a threat in Fridays practice. Despite the challenges, Marko remains optimistic about Red Bulls comeback, attributing their improved performance to the intense competition with McLaren this season.
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