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In the final countdown of the Formula 1 season, the championship race is heating up. Max Verstappen, the Dutch driver for Red Bull, is making a comeback, and Norbert Haug, former motorsport director at McLaren partner Mercedes, believes it is realistic for him to mount a comeback in the championship.
The race for the title is not just a two-horse race, as Piastri and Norris from McLaren are also in the mix. In 2007, a similar scenario played out with two McLaren drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, competing for the title.
With eight main races left in the season, offering a total of 200 points and additional points in sprint races, the stage is set for an exciting finish. The Red Bull camp is confident that Verstappen will secure more victories, while Helmut Marko, motorsport consultant at Red Bull, is optimistic about Verstappen's performance in Baku and fast tracks.
Verstappen, who has already secured his Nordschleife driving license, knows how to fight for a championship. In 2007, Kimi Räikkönen in the Ferrari took the title, a fact that Haug, who has expressed that he speaks from bitter experience regarding the championship title, is well aware of.
The current Motorsport Director at McLaren, Andrea Stella, considers a potential three-way title fight if Max Verstappen closes the gap significantly in the upcoming races. However, the McLaren camp is currently in a state of debate, with no clear favourite between Piastri and Norris.
The competition between the two McLaren drivers has been intense, with incidents like Norris crashing into Piastri's car in Montreal, costing points for both drivers. Haug believes that competition without team orders is the only right way to fairly operate motorsport. He states that a clear favourite should be established to avoid tension and conflict within the team.
Piastri was instructed to let Norris pass after a botched pit stop, which caused controversy. Haug believes that such incidents can be avoided if a clear favourite is established. A triumph for either Piastri or Norris would be expected, avoiding a bitter disappointment.
There are up to 24 additional points available from three sprint decisions. Verstappen, who has been performing consistently well, is poised to take advantage of these opportunities. The 24 Hours race next year, with Red Bull's support, is another event that Verstappen will participate in, adding another chapter to his racing career.
As the season progresses, the race for the championship is shaping up to be a thrilling one. With Verstappen's comeback, Piastri and Norris's battle, and the race ahead, the Formula 1 season promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats.
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