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Max Verstappen has taken back-to-back victories at the last two rounds, prompting suggestions he could be a late factor in the title fight.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has pointed out the threat posed by Max Verstappen to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s pursuit of their first titles. The championship battle has mainly revolved around the two McLaren drivers, who have won 12 out of 17 races.
Despite McLaren’s lead, Verstappen’s recent back-to-back wins have raised concerns about his potential to challenge late in the season, with seven races left. Brown described Verstappen as a “disruptor” in McLaren’s successful campaign.
Acknowledging the team’s commitment to equal opportunities for both drivers, Brown cited Norris’ power unit failure in the Netherlands as an unforeseeable challenge. McLaren aims to support Norris and Piastri in competing for the championship until the very end without interfering.
The team’s ultimate goal is for the best driver to emerge victorious in the title race, maintaining a focus on fair competition and providing both drivers with the necessary tools. McLaren is determined to secure success in the constructors’ championship and hopes to seal the deal at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix.
