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Max Verstappen Faces Longest Win Drought of His Career as Lando Norris Closes In

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
January 9, 2025
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Max Verstappen Faces Longest Win Drought of His Career as Lando Norris Closes In

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 20: Pole position qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing talk in parc ferme during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary at Hungaroring on July 20, 2024 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202407200265 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen, once considered a runaway favorite for the 2024 Formula 1 world title, is now grappling with one of the longest winless streaks of his career, while McLaren’s Lando Norris threatens to upset his championship hopes. After securing seven victories in the first ten races, Verstappen’s season has taken a sharp downturn, with his last win coming all the way back in June at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Since then, the reigning three-time world champion has struggled to keep up with Norris, whose McLaren has shown superior pace in recent races. As Verstappen clings to a 52-point lead with six races remaining, the pressure is mounting, and his once comfortable advantage is now under serious threat.

Norris has been in scintillating form, closing the gap to Verstappen and pushing McLaren to the top of the Constructors’ standings. Despite Verstappen’s lead, his Red Bull team has struggled to keep pace with McLaren’s advancements, making the upcoming United States Grand Prix in Austin a pivotal moment in the title fight.

The Dutchman’s championship strategy is clear: consistency. While a win may seem out of reach given McLaren’s form, Verstappen knows that finishing second to Norris in the remaining races could still be enough to clinch his fourth consecutive title. The key for Verstappen is to avoid taking unnecessary risks and maintain a steady flow of points, even if it means letting Norris take the top spot on the podium.

But as the two drivers prepare for a potential showdown at Circuit of the Americas, Verstappen faces a tough reality: Red Bull may not have the upgrades necessary to close the gap in Austin. McLaren’s pace advantage could once again leave Verstappen playing catch-up, with the Dutchman needing to focus on damage limitation rather than outright victory.

Despite the pressure, Verstappen has shown resilience throughout his career, and a well-calculated race in Texas could help him weather the storm. Even if he loses a handful of points to Norris, Verstappen is still in control of the championship. But a costly mistake or a collision with Norris could turn the championship on its head, putting everything at risk.

As the F1 season enters its final stretch, fans are bracing for a thrilling title fight between two of the sport’s brightest stars. With Verstappen in the longest winless period of his career and Norris closing in, every race could prove decisive in the battle for the 2024 world championship.

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