Max Verstappen's Barcelona clash with George Russell not only became a talking point post-race, but also dramatically changed the championship picture. With McLaren having the best car on the grid, it was always going to be a challenge for Verstappen to fight with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris – but in the first eight races, he maximised his opportunities and consistently scored points, which kept him within striking distance. But with the gap to Piastri now at 49 points, it’s difficult to imagine the Dutchman adding a fifth title to his career stats this year.
But does he still have a chance? Our international panel of editors have their say.
