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Moments in the 2025 F1 season that could cost Max Verstappen the title
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As the 2025 season finale approaches Formula 1, Max Verstappen He glimpses the possibility of a fifth world title. However, if he were to be overtaken by one of his rivals for the crown, it would raise questions about the decisive moments that led to this potential defeat. Two key episodes immediately come to mind: the Dutchman's outburst in Barcelona and the clash with Kimi Antonelli in Austria.
You reap what you sow! At the Barcelona Grand Prix, Max Verstappen showed his claws against George Russell. Third at the restart, the Dutchman found himself under pressure from Charles Leclerc and George Russell. Unable to compete against the Ferrarihe managed to stay in front of the Mercedes briefly leaving the track to rejoin it in front of number 63, fearing a penalty, Red Bull He then instructed his driver to give the position back to George Russell. Max Verstappen complied on lap 64 before deliberately bumping his opponent's wheel. This outburst earned him a 10-second penalty, dropping him to tenth place in the standings when he had been aiming for third. This loss of points could prove crucial in Abu Dhabi.
"THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!"
Verstappen makes contact with Russell after being told to give him back the position 😳#SpanishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/dqJfYPcxbN
— CANAL+ F1® (@CanalplusF1) June 1, 2025
In Austria and Spain, in contact with the Mercedes
At the Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen started seventh. After a sharp start, the Red Bull driver seemed capable of making his way through the field. However, Kimi Antonelli turned the Dutchman's race on its head at the third corner. After locking his wheels, Antonelli went straight on, failing to take the corner and crashing into the car struck by the number 1. It is impossible to quantify this stroke of luck, but it is certain that valuable points escaped the four-time world champion that day.
MAX VERSTAPPEN ABANDONMENT IN AUSTRIA 🤯
The Dutchman was hit by Antonelli at the start 💥#AustrianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/TAN5Yh4ZZ6
— CANAL+ F1® (@CanalplusF1) June 29, 2025
Max Verstappen can still turn things around and snatch the trophy from Lando Norris et Oscar piastriIn which case, these events will quickly fade into oblivion. However, if he were to lose the title, they would haunt him for a long time. It's also worth noting that the Dutchman conceded very few points at the start of the season, in a car that was far from the fastest on the grid. Max Verstappen has staged a historic comeback since the Dutch Grand Prix, where he was 104 points behind. He is now only 10 points behind Lando Norris, capitalizing on every opportunity. For the last remaining doubters of his talent, a championship this season in Abu Dhabi would silence all doubters.
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Aurlien
02/12/2025 at 01:17 a.m.
If he doesn't win the title? He couldn't care less; if Norris wins, he'll go party with Norris.
Yves-Henri RANDIER
02/12/2025 at 01:00 a.m.
The Dutchman is never better than when he's under pressure and playing psychological games with others. If he doesn't win the title, his outburst in Barcelona will cost him dearly, which in itself would be somewhat just desserts!
vincent moyet
02/12/2025 at 10:53 a.m.
As long as his meltdowns occurred with a dominant car, he didn't pay the price, having no real rival. But it was predictable that in a close battle, it would cost him dearly, and it's justified that he would eventually suffer the consequences. But even if he hasn't dropped any points this year, if he snatches the title, it will still be largely thanks to McLaren's mistakes and their drivers' blunders. Much was expected from this very promising season, and unfortunately, it will produce a champion who, whoever it may be, will not have dominated the season and will have primarily benefited from the errors of others. While Norris suffered a very costly engine failure in terms of points and Verstappen was hit by another car, Piastri has only himself to blame for his lost points.