The end of the Formula 1 season is shaping up to be historic. Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, completely reigniting the title race ahead of the decisive race on December 7th in Abu Dhabi. This victory puts the Red Bull driver back at the heart of an unexpected duel against the two McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
A first for 15 years
This is a rare occurrence. For the first time in 15 years, the world championship will be decided in the final race between three drivers still mathematically in contention. The current standings confirm the extremely tight race at the top, with Lando Norris leading with 408 points, followed by Max Verstappen (396 points) and Oscar Piastri (392 points).
The prospect of such a close final scenario is generating considerable interest. Several observers point out that, given the dynamics of the weekend in Qatar, "Verstappen can make the comeback of the year", according to the expression used in the specialized media.
A final race under high pressure
The Abu Dhabi race, scheduled at the Yas Marina circuit, will determine the world champion in a context where McLaren's performances have been particularly consistent in recent weeks, while Verstappen's victory in Qatar has revived Red Bull's hopes.
See you on December 7th for the final showdown of this suspenseful season.
