Verstappen and Red Bull strengthen title chase with recent victories
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Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are making their mark in Formula 1, having secured two wins in the last three Grands Prix. Despite these successes, the impact on the overall title race is minimal due to the timing of the resurgence. Verstappen aims for a top-three finish in the drivers' championship, currently trailing Lewis Hamilton by just eight points. The team's performance highlighted by a narrow 0.196-second deficit in Baku underscores their improving form. Attention now turns to how they will build on this momentum in upcoming races.
- •Verstappen has two wins in the last three Grands Prix.
- •He currently trails Lewis Hamilton by eight points.
- •The recent performance comes too late for the current title race.
- •Verstappen seeks a top-three finish in the drivers' championship.
- •Red Bull shows signs of strong competitiveness with recent results.
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"With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finish in the drivers' championship in his sights. Verstappen trails Lewis Hamilton by just eight ...Keep reading
"With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finish in the drivers' championship in his sights. Verstappen trails Lewis Hamilton by just eight ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 12, 2026, 12:01 PMThe hidden factor that gives Max Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finish in the drivers' championship in his sights. Verstappen trails Lewis Hamilton by just eight ...Keep reading
- AutosportOct 12, 2026, 12:01 PMThe hidden factor that gives Verstappen and Red Bull extra hope for 2027
With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finish in the drivers' championship in his sights. Verstappen trails Lewis Hamilton by just eight ...Keep reading
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