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Max Verstappen is in hot pursuit of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as F1 enters a crucial weekend in Interlagos, Brazil.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen believes McLaren’s need to balance focus between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could be a potential distraction for the team.
Heading into the São Paulo Grand Prix, Norris and Piastri are separated by just one point, with Verstappen trailing by 36 points but gaining ground.
Since the introduction of a new floor in Monza, Verstappen has been steadily reducing his gap to the top of the standings in each race.
Red Bull is fully committed to supporting Verstappen’s bid for a fifth consecutive F1 drivers’ title, contrasting McLaren’s equal treatment of Norris and Piastri.
Despite challenges managing the driver dynamic, McLaren remains competitive, prompting Verstappen to prioritize having the fastest car over potential distractions within the team.
