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McLaren maintained a policy of treating both of its drivers as equals in 2025 – will it keep that view into 2026?
During the 2025 F1 season, McLaren maintained a consistent approach of treating its drivers equally while fighting for the championship title.
This approach remained unchanged even when Max Verstappen emerged as a strong contender later in the season for the drivers’ championship.
Ultimately, Lando Norris narrowly secured the championship lead over Verstappen by just two points at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri dropping to third in the standings.
As F1 gears up for a new era with revised technical regulations in the upcoming season, McLaren may face a dilemma regarding whether to prioritize one driver over the other or continue with the equal treatment approach.
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