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Red Bull's Title Aspirations Crushed After Verstappen's Crash in Austria

Red Bull Racing has officially thrown in the towel in the battle for this year's Formula 1 championship after a shocking incident at the Austrian Grand Prix left Max Verstappen unable to compete. Following a crash caused by Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap, Verstappen now finds himself trailing championship leader Oscar Piastri by a staggering 61 points.

Our Take:

The setback for Verstappen is a significant blow not just for Red Bull, but also for the excitement of the championship fight. With Piastri and McLaren showing such strong form, it raises the question of whether Red Bull can regroup and refocus for the rest of the season, or if they will simply be spectators as McLaren speeds toward the championship.

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Source: Autosport

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