Verstappen sends warning to McLaren in Vegas: 'We have nothing to lose'

07:57, 19 Nov

byTobia Elia

Max Verstappen heads to Las Vegas determined to keep the drivers’ title race alive despite a sizable deficit to Lando Norris.

"We will try and perform as best we can and keep pushing as we have nothing to lose"

- Max Verstappen

The four-time world champion gave one last take on the Interlagos GP, finishing third after a comeback reminiscent of last season’s charge: "Brazil was a special race for us, I didn't think that a podium was possible but it really was an incredible turnaround by the Team and shows we never give up."

As for the Las Vegas weekend and the season finale, the Dutchman added: "We head to the last triple header, it is the final stretch to the end of the season; we will try and perform as best we can and keep pushing as we have nothing to lose. Vegas is a fast circuit, there is low downforce and temperatures look pretty low this week so we will need to be managing our tyres well.

"We have great memories at this track, winning the Championship here in Vegas last year, so hopefully we have another positive performance on Sunday too."

Verstappen on the podium in Brazil - Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

Yuki Tsunoda also spoke ahead of the Las Vegas weekend, coming off back-to-back finishes outside the points in Mexico and Brazil: "Vegas is always a crazy week! It's very different to other races and not just the location, which is so unique. The temperatures throw up their own challenges and it means we have to try out different things to get the car to perform.

"While Brazil was tricky for me, my actual pace was there and if we can replicate that, with a less eventful race, we should be in the mix. I've been training hard since Brazil and on the sim back in the UK, it's all been about locking in focus for the remaining races of 2025."

Pirelli targets weakness in Las Vegas GP and takes Verstappen's advice

In one of the traditionally coldest races of the year, Pirelli is keen to avoid a repeat of the graining issues that caused headaches for teams and drivers last season.

The Italian manufacturer has revealed the compounds for this weekend in Las Vegas, with the C6, the softest of the range, notably absent. Here’s the full selection available to the teams.

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