BAKU, Azerbaijan -- Max Verstappen doing Max Verstappen things. Formula 1 has become so accustomed to his greatness, the idea that the Dutchman could be a contender in the 2025 title fight does not seem as outlandish as it might for any other driver trailing the championship leader by 69 points with seven races remaining.

Verstappen's flawless Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend (pole position, fastest lap and the race victory) came in tandem with a chaotic and error-strewn one for McLaren. Championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed out of qualifying and then the opening lap of the race, leaving Baku without a point; teammate and title rival Lando Norris appeared to squander golden opportunities to twist the knife on both Saturday and Sunday; and the team was tardy on a crucial pit sto

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