Verstappen back in the mix in Singapore

Piastri, Norris need solid performances

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Back-to-back race wins for Max Verstappen have added a bit of spice to the Formula One title race and McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will be desperate for solid outings at the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend.

McLaren's dominance for most of the season means they should wrap up a 10th constructors’ title on the streets of the island nation on Sunday, but Verstappen’s resurgence in the Red Bull has triggered a few nerves at the team’s Woking base.

While Piastri still leads Norris by 25 points in what still looks like a twohorse race to the driver's title, any hiccups at the weekend could allow the Dutchman to cut further into the 69-point gap to first place.

Verstappen has momentum — he was second at his home race before his winsin Italy and Azerbaijan — butprobably still needs a spectacular McLaren collapse, as well as wins in the seven remaining races and three sprints, to clinch a fifth straight world title.