The Champion Roars Again

The dominance of Max Verstappen seemed to be fading in the early stages of the 2025 Formula 1 season, but the Dutch superstar is back in contention. Through consistency, precision, and key upgrades to his Red Bull RB21, the four-time world champion has slashed what once looked like an impossible gap — from 104 points behind the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to just 40 ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix.

Far from feeling the pressure, Verstappen looked calm yet determined when addressing the media in Mexico City. “In the worst-case scenario, I finish third, right? So nothing really changes. I just want to keep winning races until the end of the season,” he said confidently.

A Three-Way Title Battle

What began as a McLaren showdown between Piastri and Norris has now turned into a fierce three-way fight. The Australian and the Brit have dominated the early part of the season, but Verstappen’s resurgence has reignited the championship race.

The turning point came after the Hungarian Grand Prix, where the Dutchman publicly demanded improvements from Red Bull. “This year has been very different — much tougher for us. To be honest, being in this fight is already surprising, but I’ll take it,” he admitted. Since then, Red Bull has responded, delivering a car capable of challenging McLaren’s pace and bringing Verstappen back into the conversation for the crown.

Red Bull Under Pressure, But United

For Red Bull Racing, the goal is clear: perfection in every race. Verstappen emphasized the importance of execution over luck. “We can’t rely on luck or mistakes. This team has proven in the past that it performs best under pressure. That’s what we’ll try to do until the very end,” he said.

He also praised the team’s progress since the summer break: “We’ve done a lot of things right. Earlier in the year, we weren’t performing as we wanted, but that’s changed lately. The overall operation feels smoother now.”

Mexico Could Change Everything

The 2025 Mexican Grand Prix, held this weekend at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, could become the pivotal moment of the season. With the Día de Muertos celebrations providing a colorful backdrop, the race promises both passion and drama in equal measure.

Trailing by 40 points, Verstappen knows there’s no room for mistakes — but history has shown that he thrives under pressure. His message ahead of the Mexican GP couldn’t be clearer: as long as there are laps to race, the champion isn’t giving up.