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McLaren has been implored to back Lando Norris in the F1 drivers’ championship fight now that Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen are tied on 24 points adrift of the British driver.
Ralf Schumacher has urged McLaren to support Lando Norris in the F1 championship battle with two rounds left. The disqualification of the MCL39 cars at Las Vegas GP has given Norris a 24-point lead over Oscar Piastri. Max Verstappen is now tied on points with Norris, increasing the stakes for the remaining races. Schumacher suggests McLaren should prioritize Norris and Piastri should assist him. Although McLaren has maintained equal treatment for both drivers, Schumacher predicts Norris will come out on top. Qualifying will play a crucial role in the outcome at the Lusail International Circuit, where McLaren is expected to perform strongly. Schumacher believes the championship could be decided in McLaren’s favor at the Qatar GP, favoring Norris over Verstappen in the title fight.
