A majority of F1 fans believe Max Verstappen will not be able to overcome the margin to the championship lead in the final rounds of the season.
Verstappen currently sits 49 points down on leader Lando Norris with trips to Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi still to come.
The Dutchman dramatically reduced the deficit after the summer break and was seen as a late title contender after a victory in the United States.
However, Norris has been in top form of late to stretch out a lead over Verstappen at a crucial point.
It prompted RacingNews365 to ask you, the fans, if you believe Verstappen is still a contender in the battle.
Just over 55 per cent of responses declared that the gap was too big, however a large portion of fans still believe he is within a chance of securing an unlikely fifth F1 title.
See the full poll result below!
Is Max Verstappen still a title contender?
| Option | % |
|---|---|
| No - The gap is now too large | 55.65% |
| Yes - He can overcome the gap in the final races | 44.34% |
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