Max Verstappen enters this weekend's United States Grand Prix on a strong run of form, which has seen him enter contention for a fifth consecutive F1 drivers' title.
Many assumed it was a straight fight between the McLaren drivers for the championship; however, Red Bull's new floor has brought Verstappen back into the mix.
Since Red Bull introduced the new floor to the RB21 at Monza, Verstappen has claimed victories in the Italian and Azerbaijan GPs, and a second-place finish in Singapore.
Ahead of the lights going out in Monza, Verstappen sat 104 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, a gap which has been cut to 63.
Verstappen is yet to finish a race behind either Piastri or Lando Norris since receiving the new floor, an upgrade which has transformed Red Bull's car.
However, given the size of his deficit, the Dutchman must continue finishing ahead of both McLaren drivers across the final six races.
One bad grand prix for the 28-year-old would end his slim title hopes, although the Circuit of the Americas has been a strong venue for him over the years.
Verstappen has claimed three of the last four United States GP victories, but finished third last season. Crucially, a good weekend is expected, given Red Bull's new floor has worked at every circuit since it was introduced.
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