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Verstappen stirs the pot at McLaren
Max Verstappen made a sarcastic comment about McLaren’s favoritism claims during a media appearance at the COTA press conference with a humorous side glance to Lewis Hamilton.
He acknowledged the perceived favoritism towards Lando Norris in the drivers’ title battle but stated that it doesn’t affect him as it is not his concern and he is focused on Red Bull’s performance.
The McLaren intra-team rivalry between Norris and Piastri has caused tension, with Piastri expressing frustration after a move by Norris during the Singapore GP.
Despite being 63 points behind Piastri in the standings, Verstappen remains in contention for the drivers’ title and emphasized the importance of maximizing Red Bull’s potential at every race weekend.
The ongoing drama within McLaren is expected to add further intrigue to this weekend’s US GP, with both Norris and Piastri vying for the drivers’ championship in the remaining rounds of the season.
