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Is Verstappen a threat to Piastri and Norris in title race? - F1 Q&A

Is Verstappen a threat to Piastri and Norris in title race? - F1 Q&A

Summary

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris having a tough time, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen won again, closing the gap in the championship standings. McLaren's team principal noted Verstappen's potential threat to the championship, but it remains a challenge for him to close the significant points gap in the remaining races. Additionally, F1's president discussed the popularity of race highlights and the potential for more sprint events.

Key Facts

  • Oscar Piastri crashed out in the first lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris finished seventh.
  • Max Verstappen from Red Bull won the race, securing his second victory in a row.
  • Verstappen is now 69 points behind Piastri in the championship standings.
  • McLaren's team principal sees Verstappen as a threat in the championship race.
  • There are only seven more races left in the season.
  • F1 president Stefano Domenicali mentioned the strong performance of YouTube race highlights.
  • Domenicali is considering increasing the number of F1 sprint events.
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