McLaren warned by F1 rival - Verstappen the 'cannibal' is lurking
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Max Verstappen has been labeled a 'cannibal' by Andrea Kimi Antonelli in a striking reference to the four time world champion's chances to clinch 2025 crown.
"Now it’s simpler: Norris is the favourite, Piastri still has chances, just like the cannibal Verstappen, because you can never write him off."- Andrea Kimi Antonelli
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Verstappen currently sits 25 points off Oscar Piastri, P2 in the Standings, and 49 points behind leader Lando Norris. Although his chances of becoming a five-time world champion apeear scarce, the Mercedes rookie thinks the Dutch driver can never turly be ruled out.
Asked by Blick for a prediction as to what the competitive balance might look like in 2026, Antonelli said: "No, nobody can manage that at the moment," shifting his focus to the 2025 Driver's title fight instead.
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"Now it’s simpler: Norris is the favourite, Piastri still has chances, just like the cannibal Verstappen, because you can never write him off.
"For years, he has been the benchmark for everything," the Italian concluded with a very complimentary view of Verstappen.
The Dutch driver managed to severely cut down a 104 points lead after the Dutch Grand Prix, which however grew again in Mexico and Brazil, where Norris dominated.
Piastri now remains Verstappen's most realistic target, and even beating the Australian is a tall order, as a race win separates the two with only three Grands Prix lef to go this season.
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