Three races on three weekends – and the possibility that the World Cup will be decided. But can Max Verstappen really do it? And what if things end up going wrong?
According to ex-driver Timo Glock, the next three Formula 1 races in a row also have a future-oriented character for Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Mathematically, the fourth World Cup triumph in a row is for the Dutchman at the Brazilian Grand Prix on the traditional circuit in Interlagos possible on November 3rd.
But for this to happen, things would have to go perfectly for the three-time champion in Red Bull, which has been struggling for months, at the US Grand Prix in Austin this weekend and at the race in Mexico City a week later. “The next three races are definitely decisive in which direction the World Cup will go, especially for Max Verstappen. But they will also be a bit decisive for the future,” predicted former Formula 1 driver Glock in an interview with the German press -Agency.
Before the race, including the sprint decision at the Circuit of the Americas, Verstappen has 331 points, his British friend Lando Norris has 279 points in the McLaren. A driver can get a maximum of 34 points this weekend in Texas: 25 for the race win, one for the fastest race lap and eight points for the victory in the sprint race.
The question is how the update will work for the car and when Red Bull will bring it to the next three Grand Prix races. After seven victories in the first third of the season, Verstappen has been waiting for his next victory since his success at the Spanish Grand Prix on June 23rd, and he has already achieved 61 in total, all for Red Bull.
Instability inevitable
Despite a contract up to and including 2028, speculation continues to arise that the 27-year-old could leave the team prematurely. Especially since guarantors of success like star designer Adrian Newey will be leaving Red Bull. “When good people leave a team, instability sets in. We’ve seen that with other racing teams,” said TV expert Glock.
But what would happen if Verstappen doesn’t win the Drivers’ World Championship this year. The quarrels over team boss Christian Horner at the start of the season, alleged power struggles, Verstappen’s father Jos on a collision course with Horner, a car that suddenly no longer works and the constant advances from rival Mercedes – the situation is explosive.
“An unhappy Max Verstappen would be the worst case scenario for Red Bull, then he would certainly look around for the future. It would of course be emotional if you had such a lead and then lost at the back,” emphasized Glock.
Source: Stern

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