Verstappen rates title chances with six rounds to go

Max Verstappen has dramatically closed the championship gap to McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, transforming his 2025 title prospects. Once 104 points adrift of Piastri four rounds ago, the Red Bull driver is now just 63 points behind Piastri and 41 behind Norris, with 174 points still available. This resurgence follows consecutive victories at Monza and Baku, coupled with a strong P2 finish in Singapore, attributed to significant improvements on the RB21. Verstappen rates his championship chances as "50/50," citing a more balanced car after recent updates. The Dutchman is now firmly back in contention as the season heads into its final six rounds, including three Sprint weekends.