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Oscar Piastri has acknowledged Max Verstappen’s looming threat in the F1 championship could compel McLaren to abandon its impartial approach and implement team orders.
Oscar Piastri, the current leader in the Formula 1 championship, acknowledges the looming threat from Max Verstappen may push McLaren to consider implementing team orders due to the tight competition.
Leading the Drivers’ standings by 10 points over teammate Lando Norris, Piastri is aware of Verstappen’s presence despite the latter being 49 points behind after a challenging Spanish Grand Prix.
McLaren faced pressure from Verstappen during the race, showcasing the intensity of the championship battle, although Piastri clinched his fifth win of the season, compared to Red Bull’s two victories.
Piastri recognizes the need for McLaren to potentially reconsider their “let them race” policy between him and Norris if circumstances dictate as they all aim for the World Champion title.
Meanwhile, Verstappen, 25 points behind Piastri, believes the title fight may already be out of his reach, emphasizing McLaren’s strong performance and consistency.
The battle intensifies between McLaren and Red Bull, with McLaren setting the pace in the title race, as Red Bull’s challenges become apparent, potentially making the championship pursuit more difficult.
