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max verstappen He insisted he is “resting” ahead of Sunday f1 Title showdown happening in Abu Dhabi reduced losses Up to 12 points.
Verstappen was 104 points off the world championship pace but will take part in this weekend’s season finale Abu Dhabi only 12 behind lando norris After that win in qatar,
Following Verstappen’s improbable victory, Formula One is now preparing for its first season finale featuring more than two drivers for 15 years.
Piastri, who was left “speechless” when he was denied victory after McLaren failed to overtake him during the initial safety car period on Sunday, also remains in the championship race, albeit 16 points behind with only 25 points left to play.
Unlike both Norris and Piastri, Verstappen has experience of a title decider following his controversial victory over Lewis Hamilton in Abu Dhabi four years ago.
When the four-time world champion was asked to reflect on his 2021 performance, he said, “I am much more relaxed now.” “I know I’m 12 points behind and I just go out there with positive energy, and I’ll do my best.
“But at the same time, even if I don’t win it, I know I had an amazing season. So, it doesn’t really matter, and that takes a lot of the pressure off. I’m just having a good time out there like I had today.”
“I also know that we will probably need to rely on some external factors. But a race like today shows that just when you think it’s going to be boring and straightforward, it’s not.
“So, I hope Abu Dhabi will be the same.”
McLaren’s cars have been dominant this year but they are in danger of being stripped of the driver’s title.
Brown said: “We made the wrong decision and I feel very bad for Oscar and Lando. We let them down.”
“As a team you win and lose but definitely it is not a great moment, so we will go back and study it.
“We can’t do anything about it now. We will do our best in Abu Dhabi.”