With only three more races left for the 2025 F1 season to end, there remain three contenders battling for the World Drivers Championship title – Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. After an up-and-down season, Max Verstappen enters the Las Vegas GP trailing championship leader Lando Norris by 49 points with only three races left.
Calculating the possibilities for the Las Vegas GP, Max Verstappen would face a critical moment as he risks being mathematically eliminated from the 2025 F1 title fight at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The Dutch racing machine has had quite a Rollercoaster this season with his car and personal performance, with a disappointing start at the Brazil GP followed by an incredible comeback leading to a podium finish.
Max Verstappen would lose ground to his title as Norris and McLaren show consistent strength. The Las Vegas race is set to be crucial for the Dutch driver as it offers a last chance to Verstappen to narrow the gap in points and keep his championship hopes alive.
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Mathematical Scenarios and Challenges
For Verstappen to stay in the hope of winning the title, he must finish first or second and Norris and Piastri must a score significantly fewer points. If the race ends in Verstappen finishing third with McLaren taking the win, Verstappen’s chances of his fifth consecutive world title would officially come to an end.
Vegas’s characteristics could advantage Red Bull compared to McLaren, but recent races have favoured Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri, who currently occupy the top two championship spots ahead of Verstappen.
Verstappen’s potential exit from the title battle at Las Vegas would mark a notable shift in a season where McLaren has reclaimed dominance. As Verstappen’s margin to Norris widens, questions arise about Red Bull’s strategic adjustments and reliability.
The upcoming race weekend promises high drama as Verstappen battles to keep alive his legacy and McLaren push to cement theirs. The Las Vegas GP will take place on Sunday, 23 November 2025, being the third-last race of this F1 season.
Written by: Atin Kevin