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McLaren has a major fight on its hands to ensure one of its drivers wins the championship, but is there a way it can make life easier for itself? Alex Albon believes so.
Williams’ Alex Albon believes McLaren has the potential to counter Max Verstappen in the F1 drivers’ championship battle if it chooses to focus on either Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris.
Currently, Piastri holds a slight 14-point advantage over Norris before the upcoming Mexican Grand Prix, while Verstappen trails the Australian by 40 points.
Despite the points gap, Verstappen has been on a strong run lately, reducing his deficit to Piastri by 64 points in the last four races.
Following Red Bull’s introduction of a new floor at the Italian GP, Verstappen has consistently outperformed McLaren drivers in qualifying and race results.
Both Piastri and Norris have made errors recently, increasing Verstappen’s chances of securing a fifth consecutive championship title.
While McLaren is committed to letting its drivers compete fairly at present, Albon suggests that focusing on one driver may be necessary if the team wants to secure a first-time champion in Piastri or Norris.
