P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“You just have to try and make sure you don’t end up in a situation like that.”
Max Verstappen responded cheekily to McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’, stating they wouldn’t impact him due to his teammate not being close in the standings. McLaren’s rules came under scrutiny after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri made contact in Singapore, leading to an internal review and potential repercussions for Norris. McLaren aimed to maintain fairness between their title contenders, as shown when Piastri was asked to let Norris pass at the Italian GP due to a slow pit stop. Verstappen suggested that the focus on equality by McLaren could lead to frustrating situations in racing, asserting that championship battles are never completely fair. He emphasized the unpredictability of racing, where incidents like slow pit stops or engine failures are part of the sport and should be accepted.
