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Max Verstappen has been put under pressure to win the world championship by Formula 1 fans as the majority of Express Sport readers back the Dutchman to secure the crown. It comes after Ferrari and Charles Leclerc threw away their early-season advantage with a string of mechanical failures and strategy mistakes.

Verstappen was over 40 points behind Leclerc after the Australian Grand Prix but the tables have since turned on their head. The majority of the 5,000 Express Sport readers (72.3 per cent) said Verstappen was now their favourite to win the drivers' title at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, just under 15 per cent backed Charles Leclerc to close the gap and take his first world championship. Sergio Perez was the third most popular option after a fighting display from the Mexican this season.

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