How Max Verstappen’s charge has turned F1 title battle into a three-way fight

Oscar Piastri’s lead has been slashed to 14 points from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and 40 points to Red Bull’s four-time champion Verstappen.

Max Verstappen has charged back into the title picture. Pic: AP Photo/Nick Didlick

Max Verstappen’s charge back into the Formula One championship race has disrupted McLaren’s plans for a team-mate title tussle.

With five rounds to go, Oscar Piastri’s lead has been slashed to 14 points from Lando Norris and 40 points to four-time champion Verstappen.