Meanwhile, McLaren has usurped Red Bull at the top of the Constructors’ Championship standings, establishing a 41-point buffer.
However, as Verstappen looks to see his fourth title win across the line, former Ferrari team principal Binotto, now the Audi F1 boss, believes Verstappen is continuing to show that he is the class of the field.
Asked by Corriere della Sera if he thinks Verstappen is still the strongest driver, Binotto replied: “Yes, and he is proving it even with a car that is less effective than others.”
Therefore, Binotto believes Verstappen will see off the Norris challenge, though his predictions represent a case of mixed fortunes for Red Bull.
How Max Verstappen is still the best F1 driver in 2024without a win, McLaren’s Lando Norris reducing his Championship lead to 52 points with six rounds to go. Norris delivered his most comprehensive F1 performance yet last time out in Singapore, taking pole, silencing his doubters on race starts, and pulling away to win by 21 seconds over Verstappen.
