Is Max Verstappen really back in the 2025 F1 title fight?

Max Verstappen's recent surge and whether that puts him back in contention for the 2025 F1 title - as McLaren is so keen to say it has - is discussed on The Race F1 Podcast. Edd Straw is joined by Ben Anderson and Samarth Kanal to debate the likelihood of a late, outside title charge, the differences to Lando Norris's bid in 2024, where it would rank among F1's greatest ever title-fight comebacks if Verstappen did win and much more. 0:00 Verstappen a title contender? 12:45 Should McLaren prioritise Piastri? 18:23 Greatest comeback of all time? 21:05 Is something missing in Norris's racecraft? 22:50 Have people been too harsh on Norris? 27:19 One of the less-deserved recent titles? 30:25 Comparing F1 driver levels 31:49 F1 shouldn't bring back refuelling 33:21 Mercedes-Williams parallels 37:22 Why didn't Colapinto get penalised? 40:33 Lawson versus Hadjar as of late 43:20 Was Renault/Alpine better off under Abiteboul? 48:09 How much has the engine hurt Alpine? Published: 2025-09-24
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