P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“If Max were to win the next race in Singapore, I can imagine that McLaren would get nervous and then have to make a decision.”
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher warned McLaren that they may need to prioritize one of their drivers if Max Verstappen wins the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen’s recent wins have moved him within 69 points of championship leader Oscar Piastri. The Dutchman’s dominant performances in Italy and Azerbaijan have put him in contention for the title with seven races remaining. This weekend’s race in Singapore will test Red Bull on a high downforce track with extreme temperatures. Schumacher suggested McLaren might have to make a decision if Verstappen wins again on Sunday, given the championship standings. Despite Verstappen’s solid form, McLaren drivers Piastri and Norris still hold a comfortable lead in the standings heading into the Singapore GP.
