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McLaren has reiterated that it would rather concede the F1 Drivers’ title in 2025 to Max Verstappen than prioritise one driver over the other in the team.
McLaren has stated that it would rather see Max Verstappen win the Formula 1 Drivers’ title in 2025 than favor one driver over the other in the team. Lando Norris currently holds a one-point lead over his teammate Oscar Piastri with five races remaining, but both face a threat from Verstappen who is just 36 points behind. Verstappen’s strong performance since the summer break has made him a serious title contender. McLaren’s CEO and team boss remain optimistic about their prospects even if Verstappen wins, emphasizing that they want to provide equal opportunities to their drivers. The team is determined not to repeat the 2007 scenario where internal rivalry cost them the championship, with the focus on letting their drivers compete fairly for the title.
