P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has quipped that he “wouldn’t have rocked up” in Oscar Piastri’s position had McLaren tried to assign him to a support role in the F1 title race.
Max Verstappen expressed that he would not have accepted being in Oscar Piastri’s support role in the Formula 1 title race if offered by McLaren. Despite a late-season surge by Red Bull, Verstappen is still in contention for the Drivers’ Championship in 2025 with two races remaining. Piastri, who previously led the standings, now faces a challenge after a six-race podium drought. McLaren remains committed to giving both drivers, Norris and Piastri, equal opportunities, which Verstappen views as advantageous. Verstappen believes it is essential for drivers to race freely and compete, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an equal playing field until the end. Additionally, Verstappen shared his thoughts on Lando Norris’s exclusion in F2 2025, emphasizing the importance of abiding by regulations in motorsport.
