JAKARTA Max Verstappen has the determination to win the F1 race at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend so that he can put pressure on McLaren in the race for the 2025 season world title.
The Red Bull driver is currently filling third place in the standings, behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's McLaren duo in a row in first and second place.
The owners of the four world titles have three times climbed the highest podiums in Interlagos, Brazil, respectively in 2019, 2023, and 2024 so that he also has the ambition to win again to keep his hopes of winning the world again this year.
"It was a special place for me. Not only because of the incredible race and the great moment I had there, but also because my partner's family came from Brazil," said Verstappen.
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Currently Verstappen collects 321 points or 36 points behind leaders Lando Norris. With the remaining four series, he certainly still has a chance to win.
In last season's race in Brazil, Verstappen performed outstanding by winning the race from the 17th position in the midst of heavy rains, while Norris, who tried to reduce his finish gap in sixth position.
Now the situation is turning around. Verstappen is the hunter who presses the duo of McLaren drivers at the top of the standings.
Norris led by a one-point difference over his teammate, Oscar Piastri, after winning in Mexico. This situation makes the race in the remaining four series even more fierce.
"I will wear a Brazilian special helmet for this race. This place has a lot of history, great legacy, and beautiful memories for me. I also always like the sensation of racing on circuits that feel old school like Interlagos," said Verstappen.
Victory in Mexico gave Norris a big morale boost, whose best result in Brazil was finishing second two years ago.
Meanwhile, Piastri, which is trying to restore consistency, noted its personal best results in eighth position last year.
Racing in Brazil will take place this weekend. If they succeed in winning the race at Interlagos, Verstappen hopes that defending the title will grow.
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