We’re witnessing something quite extraordinary.

That’s Red Bull Racing boss Laurent Mekies’s opinion after M ax Verstappen’s total domination of the United States Grand Prix weekend slashed his title deficit to just 40 points with five rounds remaining.

After five rounds of being dared to believe that the championship fight is on, Red Bull Racing no longer needs convincing.

Verstappen’s title defence, his shot at a fifth world championship, is very much alive.

The electricity of this moment is undeniable.

“Near domination today,” Red Bull Racing boss Laurent Mekies told Sky Sports.

“Max has been driving at an incredible level. We have to admit we’re witnessing something quite extraordinary, and it has produced this turnaround.”

Five races remain, and among them are some Verstappen

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