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Max Verstappen remains within striking distance of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Could he cause McLaren to abandon its impartiality between its two drivers?
Oscar Piastri speculated that Max Verstappen might push McLaren to consider implementing team orders later in the F1 season if he continues to pose a championship threat to both Piastri and Lando Norris.
After Piastri’s triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix, he currently leads the standings with 186 points, while Norris trails 10 points behind, and Verstappen is 49 points behind due to a difficult race in Barcelona.
The potential of Verstappen staying in the title race provides an intriguing aspect, similar to Alain Prost’s surprise win in 1986 over the Williams duo.
Piastri believes that McLaren should allow both himself and Norris to race unless the gap widens significantly and Verstappen remains a contender.
He emphasized the importance of letting two competitive drivers challenge for the championship unless circumstances necessitate a conversation about team orders.
