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Verstappen's chance to end Norris title talk as Abu Dhabi 2021 feat highlighted - RacingNews365 Review

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Verstappen's Norris title talk

Max Verstappen currently holds a 78-point lead in the drivers' championship over Lando Norris. 

That works out at three grands prix worth of a full haul of points, including fastest lap bonus point, meaning Verstappen can fail to score in the Netherlands, Italy, Azerbaijan and Singapore and still be leading the championship on countback at the United States GP in Austin. 

Nick Golding believes however that the three-time champion can all but secure a fourth title in his home grand prix at Zandvoort - his 200th F1 start. 

READ MORE: How Verstappen can end Norris title dream at Dutch GP

Abu Dhabi 2021

One for all you stat-geeks out there. 

In the 1115 world championship grands prix, something has happened just 28 times, or 2.51% of the time. 

Some of the most iconic races in F1 have seen it - with the last time it happened being in the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which was a nice, quiet, non-controversial title-deci... Ah, never mind. 

READ MORE: The rare F1 feat that last happened in Abu Dhabi 2021

Audi's tension

Audi preparations for its F1 entry in 2026 continue, with the recent addition of Mattia Binotto to lead the team after Andreas Seidl left the project.

However, the team that will become Audi is Stake, but it is struggling for on-track performance - currently being point-less at the summer break. 

Team representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi spoke exclusively to RacingNews365, detailing some "tension" within the team. 

READ MORE: Stake concede Audi 'tension' after point-less F1 season

What is Hamilton's Mercedes greatest win?

As he gears up for his final half-season with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton's wins are under the spotlight. 

The RN365 team have offered what they think is Hamilton's greatest Mercedes win, they are available here - but what do you think it is from the options available below?

Get voting!

Also interesting:

In the latest episode of the RacingNews365 podcast, Nick, Sam and Ian look back on the first half of the 2024 F1 season. Their favourite moments are discussed, as is Lewis Hamilton's recent return to form. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris' title fight is also assessed.

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