Verstappen, Red Bull surge late with 2027 in sight

Trails Hamilton by eight points for third

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Photo via @autosport on X

What happened: Red Bull won two of the last three Grands Prix to rejoin the lead fight. Verstappen lost in Baku by 0.196 seconds and then won in Singapore from pole. The run arrived too late to decide the title race.

Why it matters: Verstappen now chases third in the drivers championship, eight points behind Hamilton. The push follows Max Verstappen stays with Red Bull ahead of the Baku weekend. Late-season pace also shapes development direction for 2027.

By the numbers: Two wins in last three Grands Prix; 0.196-second deficit in Baku; eight points behind Hamilton for third; Singapore win from pole ahead of Leclerc and Antonelli.

What to watch: Watch whether Verstappen passes Hamilton for third over the closing rounds. Sustained front-running pace will frame Red Bull expectations for 2027.

Sources

@autosport 2026-10-12T12:15:22.852288+00:00

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