The day after his incredible new pole position achieved at the end of a perfectly controlled qualifying session, Max Verstappen can firmly believe in his chances of winning the title of Formula 1 drivers’ world champion.
Of course, Oscar Piastri can also hope to overtake his teammate Lando Norris. But the Dutchman, author of an incredible comeback for several Grand Prix, is indeed the most dangerous driver for Norris with a view to the supreme title.
Before this last meeting, the 26-year-old Englishman is in the lead, with 408 points. “Mad Max” is 12 units lower with 396 points, while Piastri has 392.
This Sunday, in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen will be world champion:
– if he wins and Norris does not place better than 4th
– if he finishes 2nd, Piastri does not win and Norris does not rank better than 8th
– if he finishes 3rd, Piastri does not win and Norris does not rank better than 9th
For Alain Prost, “the three drivers deserve the title” and Norris “is the favorite” but it is the Dutchman who is in the most comfortable situation. Already four times world champion (between 2021 and 2024), he will not have the pressure of the first title like his two competitors. “He’s going to take this last race relaxed,” assures Prost. Answer this Sunday from 2 p.m.
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