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McLaren have been offered some advice heading into the closing stretch of the 2025 F1 title fight.
Guenther Steiner has urged McLaren to support Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris in the F1 2025 title race as Piastri leads Norris by 25 points with seven rounds left after McLaren’s rough weekend in Azerbaijan.
Despite Piastri’s struggles in Baku, McLaren’s Racing Director Steiner believes backing Piastri over Norris is crucial to prevent Red Bull’s Max Verstappen from snatching the championship.
Steiner emphasizes the importance of putting team success above individual drivers and avoiding potential regrets if McLaren were to lose the championship due to internal competition.
Acknowledging the need to learn from last year’s mistakes, Steiner highlights the necessity for McLaren to make a strategic decision now to secure their chances of winning the championship.
With Verstappen’s threat looming, Steiner suggests that McLaren shouldn’t delay in throwing their support behind Piastri to maximize their chances of clinching the title.
