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Max Verstappen · Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort 2024

Hezemans sees Verstappen as a serious 2027 title contender

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Hezemans points to Verstappen's consistency and 170 points since the 2026 summer break as reasons for confidence in a 2027 title challenge.

From the GPBeat newsroomPublished · · 1 min

Mike Hezemans believes Max Verstappen has a serious chance of fighting for the 2027 Formula 1 title. Since the 2026 summer break, Verstappen has scored 170 points, one fewer than Antonelli; Hezemans highlighted the total on the RacingNews365 podcast.

Hezemans says consistency will matter in 2027 and that Verstappen “has a really good chance.”

Verstappen and Red Bull began the 2026 season slowly but recovered as the year progressed. Verstappen's 2026 win tally stood at three.

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