The factors that will decide if Verstappen or Norris wins F1 title

The variables between Red Bull and McLaren suggest much drama to come as title chase could still go down to the wire.

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, left, talks with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after qualifying session of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix. Pic: AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

After a season that opened looking like it would deliver an all too familiar march to the title for Max Verstappen when the Dutchman won seven of the first 10 races, the 2024 World Championship battle has been turned on its head. It is now set for a gripping run-in over the final six meetings, beginning this weekend in Austin, with several major factors that could shape the championship.

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