P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Is it time for McLaren to favour Oscar Piastri in this year’s F1 title race?
McLaren has been advised to prioritize Oscar Piastri over teammate Lando Norris in the F1 title fight due to the potential threat from Max Verstappen. Piastri is currently 22 points ahead of Norris with six rounds left after the 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix. Although Verstappen is 63 points behind Piastri, his recent strong performances have put him back in contention. Verstappen’s two wins in the last three races have highlighted Red Bull’s improved form on various types of circuits. With Verstappen looming as a possible outside threat for the title, McLaren may need to consider backing just one driver, as suggested by Guenther Steiner. Steiner has also criticized McLaren for their ‘papaya rules’, questioning their handling of drivers and the impact on the racing element.
