Max Verstappen has not ruled out the possibility of winning a fifth world title this year after he closed the gap to the McLaren pair in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Verstappen’s win leaves him 69 points behind Piastri and 44 adrift of Norris with seven races still remaining. The Red Bull driver had already written off his chances of defending his crown earlier in the campaign, but have back-to-back victories in Italy and Azerbaijan given him renewed hope? Speaking after the Dutchman claimed pole position in Baku, McLaren boss Andrea Stella was left adamant that Verstappen is in the hunt. “Red Bull are a very serious contender to win races and a very serious contender for the drivers' championship.”Asked if was being serious that Verstappen can win the championship, Stella replied: "A firm yes.