Norris now leads the way from team-mate Piastri by a solitary point with four rounds of the season remaining, while Verstappen is 36 points back from the Brit in P1. The four-time world champion did reduce the arrears by four points in Mexico, but that rate of progression will not be enough to topple the McLaren duo.

While many F1 teams stopped development of their 2025 cars to focus on next year's regulation change, Red Bull has kept improving the RB21

Marko predicted a Red Bull podium finish in Mexico, despite Verstappen’s doubts, and says he already believed in the Dutchman’s 2025 F1 title chances earlier this season

Max Verstappen gained ground in the title race but is less sure of his chances after Mexico; Verstappen was 104 points off the lead at the end of August but now trails Lando Norris by 36 points; watch the Sao Paulo GP Sprint weekend on November 7-9,

Max Verstappen has been pinpointed the issues he endured with his Red Bull during qualifying for Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix.

Verstappen's difficulties were on full display as he kept sliding through the high-speed Turn 9 left-hander, forced to correct his mistakes with oversteer. When pressed about the problem, Verstappen replied: "Well, just watch the onboard and turn up the volume, then you'll hear what's happening there."

Max Verstappen is chasing a fifth Formula 1 championship after a dominant weekend at the United States Grand Prix.

Winning four consecutive Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship titles with Red Bull Racing has helped make Max Verstappen one of the richest Dutch people at 28