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Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner had suggested McLaren start to prioritise one of its drivers in the F1 title race due to the threat of Max Verstappen. That has been given short shrift.
Guenther Steiner has been told by McLaren that there is no chance they will prioritize one of their drivers to combat Max Verstappen in the F1 title race. Verstappen, who has won the last two races, is now closing in on the leader, Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris trailing behind. Steiner suggested McLaren should support one driver for the title, but this proposal was dismissed by RacingNews365 lead editor Ian Parkes on the website’s podcast. Parkes believes McLaren should let both drivers race and rely on the strength of their car for the remaining races.
