MEXICO CITY -- With four races remaining, Max Verstappen's grip on the 2021 Formula One title is looking stronger than ever.
His ninth win of the season on Sunday moved him 19 points clear of Lewis Hamilton in the championship standings, with a maximum of 107 points (including those for the Brazil sprint race and fastest laps) left to play for.
It's not over by any means, but as Verstappen heads to Brazil riding a wave of two consecutive victories, a continuation of his current form at the next two races could see him wrap up the title by the penultimate round in Saudi Arabia.