Max Verstappen has admitted “the chance is there” as he mounts a late title challenge against the McLaren duo, having cut the gap once again in Austin.

The Red Bull driver took 23 points out of Oscar Piastri’s advantage across the United States GP weekend, cutting the deficit to the Australian to 40 points with five races and two Sprints remaining.

Max Verstappen admits ‘the chance is there’ for late title charge

Verstappen has downplayed his chances of mounting a late title challenge against Piastri and Lando Norris, with the deficit having stood previously at more than 100 points earlier in the season.

He has reeled in the gap over four races in succession, taking a significant chunk out of Piastri’s advantage over Saturday’s Sprint and Sunday’s Grand Prix in Austin.

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