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As the final countdown of the Formula 1 season begins, the championship race is heating up with a three-way battle between Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen, the experienced multiple world championship contender, has shown no signs of slowing down. His dominant victory in Monza was not a track-specific one-hit wonder, but a testament to his composure and sovereignty. Red Bull's camp expects more victories from Verstappen, with Helmut Marko, the team's motorsport advisor, being particularly optimistic about Verstappen's performance in Baku and fast tracks.
In a surprising turn of events, Verstappen has secured his license for the Nordschleife and will participate in the 24-hour race in April next year. This move further emphasizes his determination to continue his dominance in the sport.
On the other side of the grid, Piastri and Norris are in their first title decision. Both drivers have yet to demonstrate the experience of a championship fight, but they are expected to shine. A triumph for either Piastri or Norris in the drivers' championship would be considered a significant achievement, with anything less being a disappointment.
The competition between Piastri and Norris has not been without controversy. In one instance, Piastri was instructed to let Norris pass after a botched pit stop, a decision that sparked debate. Norris has also previously crashed into Piastri's car, costing points.
The team strategy at McLaren, Piastri and Norris's team, is often debated. While there is no clear favoritism shown between the two drivers, the possibility of a predetermined winner within the team can lead to tension, conflict, and team disintegration, according to motorsport expert Norbert Haug. Haug, who was the motorsport director at McLaren partner Mercedes at the time, suggests that a fair competition without team orders is the only right way to operate motorsport.
In 2007, a similar situation unfolded when two McLaren drivers were competing for the title. Kimi Räikkönen eventually won the championship that year. However, the motorsport director for the McLaren-Mercedes partnership in 2007 is not explicitly named in the available search results. Nikolas Tombazis, who was involved with McLaren as head of aerodynamics around 2004-2006, may have held the role, but this is not confirmed.
With a maximum of 24 additional points available from three sprint decisions and 200 points still to be won in the remaining 8 main races, the title race is wide open. If Verstappen performs exceptionally well, a three-way title fight between Verstappen, Piastri, and Norris could become a reality.
As the season progresses, fans can expect an exciting and unpredictable finish to the Formula 1 season.
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