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Norris says Verstappen 'genuinely a challenger' as F1 title race hots up

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing after the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan on September 21, 2025. [AFP

Lando Norris admitted in Singapore on Thursday that Max Verstappen was now "genuinely a challenger" as the 2025 Formula One championship enters the final laps of the season.

The Red Bull driver is targeting a third consecutive grand prix win on Sunday -- and first ever in Singapore -- and is now just 44 points behind second-placed Norris after wins in Monza and Baku.

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