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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has said the team is willing to risk losing out to Max Verstappen to ensure both drivers are given an equal chance to win the F1 title.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is willing to risk losing out to Max Verstappen to ensure both drivers have an equal chance at winning the Formula 1 title. The team recently won the Constructors’ Championship in Singapore and is now focused on the Drivers’ title. Verstappen’s recent strong performances have put him in contention, reducing the gap to McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Brown emphasized that McLaren will not prioritize one driver over the other to counter Verstappen’s threat, citing the team’s commitment to giving both drivers an equal opportunity. This approach is reminiscent of McLaren’s internal issues in 2007, which allowed Kimi Raikkonen to win the title. Brown acknowledged the risks but emphasized McLaren’s commitment to fair competition.
