In a special interview with news Sport, the Red Bull driver stated, “I know on track if you want to win, if you want to be a champion, you do need to be on the limit,”
Verstappen encapsulates his entire approach to Formula 1 and his year in a single line.
If Verstappen finishes ahead of Lando Norris or loses no more than two points to the McLaren driver, he can win his fourth championship under the lights on Saturday night in Sin City.
“Of course the championship is in the back of my mind, naturally,” he continues. “However, I’ll always aim for the best outcome.”