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Both McLaren drivers enter the Abu Dhabi F1 race weekend with a chance of winning the drivers’ championship.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that the team is willing to use team orders to chase the drivers’ championship in Abu Dhabi.
Lando Norris leads the drivers’ standings by 16 points, with Max Verstappen trailing by 12 points in second place.
McLaren has not discussed team orders with its drivers, but Brown stated they will be implemented if one driver clearly has a better chance.
Both Norris and Verstappen are free to race, but McLaren will intervene if necessary to secure the championship.
Brown emphasized the team’s goal to win the drivers’ championship and highlighted the importance of teamwork in achieving this goal.
If one driver’s title chances fade, they are expected to support their teammate’s quest for the championship.
Team orders and sacrifices between teammates are considered common in sports like Formula 1, with McLaren aiming for success as a united team.
