P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has significantly closed the gap to McLaren in the last handful of F1 rounds.
Fans are divided on whether McLaren should prioritize one of its drivers in the title fight with Max Verstappen’s recent success. Verstappen’s strong performance, winning three of the last four races, has put pressure on McLaren, which has not won in the same period. With Verstappen now just 40 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, fans are debating if McLaren should focus on supporting one driver. A poll by RacingNews365 revealed that 46% of voters think McLaren should support Piastri to counter Verstappen’s threat, while only 6% believe Norris should be favored. However, almost half of the fans do not support the idea of a new strategy to prioritize one driver. Some fans think McLaren should not make this decision this season, while others feel it’s premature. The upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix is next on the F1 schedule, a race McLaren last won in 1989.
