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Max Verstappen has vowed that he wouldn’t be susceptible to McLaren’s “papaya rules” in the team as he “wouldn’t be close in points” to his team-mate in F1.
Max Verstappen has stated that he would not succumb to McLaren’s “papaya rules” within the team due to the likelihood of not being close in points to his teammate in Formula 1. This comes amidst McLaren’s racing rules being scrutinized once again following Lando Norris’ announcement of facing unspecified “repercussions” in the remaining six races. The recent review of an incident in Singapore, where Norris made contact with teammate Oscar Piastri on the first lap, led to tensions within the team. Despite Piastri’s protests on team radio, McLaren decided against swapping positions, holding Norris responsible afterward. Verstappen suggests that McLaren’s efforts to maintain equality between their title-contending drivers have complicated their internal dynamics. He emphasizes the challenges of managing a fair championship, mentioning unforeseeable factors like pit stops and engine failures. Verstappen implies that had he been driving for McLaren, the situation would likely be different, highlighting the need to avoid such contentious moments in the title race.
