During the Italian Grand Prix weekend, Max Verstappen scored the highest points in the F1 Fantasy series. The Dutchman returned to victory, his first since the Imola Grand Prix. It's an unexpected return, but it's not surprising, even if many fantasy managers are betting less on the four-time world champion. However, it seems that Red Bull and Verstappen's 2025 season may not be over yet.
At Fanta F1 Verstappen never stopped pushing
Seven podiums and three victories for Max Verstappen, which have poured into Fanta F1 in a fantastic average of 19,25. Of course, compared to previous years, the numbers of the four-time world champion have dropped. Thanks to a car that it is no longer as dominant as it once was. Finally, the high level of performance is crucial McLaren has been putting on the track every week since the beginning of the year. During the first Grands Prix, Super Max seemed capable of be able to stand up to Norris and Piastri. Then, however, some subdued results have arrived starting from Monaco, passing through the retirement in Austria and ending up fighting in the lower reaches of the points zone in Hungary.
Despite everything, Verstappen at Fanta F1 he continued to score points. Excluding the retirement in Austria, the Dutchman has totalled well 15 points to only fifth place at Silverstone e 6,5 with the ninth achieved in Hungary. We're talking about the worst race results ever recorded by the Red Bull driver, but they still haven't left fantasy managers empty-handed. Sure, though, the scores were not so impressive as to justify the price to which one must submit to secure the world champion for your fantasy team. That's why, before fielding, you should always carefully consider your choices. with direct opponents of the pilots that we are about to deploy.
After the break Verstappen and Red Bull seem to be back in form
This is why it is useful to take into account the five bands in which to sort the drivers for the 2025 grid and which we talked about back in July. In Verstappen's case, his direct rivals to take into account are the two McLaren and, in some circumstances, Russell and Leclerc. That said, it is likely that we will be able to go back to focusing on Max Verstappen more frequently and with greater certainty of results. In fact, when the championship resumed after the summer break, the Red Bull driver managed to take an excellent second place in Zandvoort. While a Monza, surprised everyone by conquering first the pole position and then the race.
On the occasion of his home Grand Prix, at Fanta F1 Verstappen managed to give his fantasy managers 24 points. From the excellent performance of the Italian GP, however, the number 1 has made his own 37 points. In addition to the victory, the amount collected was also influenced by the comparison won with his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, as well as being chosen as Sky's pilot of the day. Finally, this sprint return from the summer holidays has seen Max Verstappen's stock rise further, reaching 38 credits, just below the 39 of Norris and Piastri.
Verstappen an unwelcome protagonist for the season finale?
There are now eight races left in the season, and while the battle between Norris and Piastri in Formula 1 will likely last until the final race, in Fantasy F1 some verdicts could already be in place in some leagues. Therefore, it will be important for fantasy managers. refine what you learned during the season to try to snatch as many points as possible from their opponents. The lineups to be fielded from Baku to Abu Dhabi could be obvious. In fact, with the current odds, Both Piastri and Norris can be selected in the same team, However, this would significantly save on the remaining slots. However, Verstappen's increasing performance could be especially useful for fantasy managers who need to recoup points.
Be careful of circuits where aerodynamic load will be less crucialAs happened in Monza, but also in the sprint in Belgium, Verstappen's Red Bull could be able to fight against the two McLarens. Furthermore, he could play a key role. the new fund brought by the Austrian team to Zandvoort, which, as explained by autosprint, will also be fitted to Tsunoda's car in Baku. Therefore, if Red Bull manages to maintain a high level of competitiveness with the new developments, then Verstappen could prove a troublesome protagonist.
Especially inconvenient for Lando Norris. The English rider needs to score as many victories as possible to close the gap on Oscar Piastri. In this context, the Dutchman could prove to be a third wheel capable of causing McLaren's number 4 to lose further points. The same, however, applies to Fanta F1. In fact, focusing on the Red Bull standard bearer you could gain a few more points compared to those ahead in the standings and that, from a conservative perspective, will always choose to play it “safe” fielding the Papaya team riders.
