Verstappen depends on himself to become champion in Japan

Max Verstappen The Dutchman, who had his first ‘match ball’ of the season in Singapore but started eighth due to a team mistake in qualifying, came to Marina Bay after a race in which the 25-year-old driver made too many mistakes. was strangled at the event of Max finishes 7th this Sunday A second title win will have to wait until next week in Japan. So he gets his second chance.

Verstappen arrives in Japan with 341 pointsfollowed by Leclerc from afar, 237 points, ‘Czech’ Perez was just two points behind Charles with 235 after his win in Singapore. The Dutchman therefore heads to Suzuka, where he has a 104-point advantage over Monaco and 106 points over his Mexican teammate.

After Japan is over, there are still 4 races left in the championship. 112 points are at stake: 25 points for each win, 1 point for every 4 fastest laps wagered, and 8 points for the winner of the last sprint race of the year in Brazil.

Thus, Max, who no longer has a number to beat, He needs to get out with a 112-point margin to Japan, what he depends on himself for the first time this year. To the Red Bull leader lWinning at e Suzuka and adding extra points for the fastest lap is enough. To leave Japan with the necessary advantage to become a champion.