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Verstappen makes clear he is gunning for fifth world title

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen hoists the trophy on the podium after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 19, 2025. [AFP]

Max Verstappen made it clear that he is chasing a spectacular fifth world title after reeling off his third win in four races with a masterclass in Sunday's sizzling United States Grand Prix.

After avoiding direct comment on the championship for several weeks, Red Bull's four-time champion said he felt sure he now has a real chance of snatching the title from the grasp of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

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