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Max Verstappen is becoming a real threat in the F1 title fight against the McLaren duo
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed concern about a potential repeat of the 2007 season, with Max Verstappen posing a threat in the championship race. In that year, internal tensions at McLaren allowed Kimi Raikkonen to snatch the title from their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Currently, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are leading the championship, but Verstappen’s recent surge in form has put him back in contention, with a 40-point gap to Piastri. Despite the risk of internal competition, McLaren is committed to maintaining equality between its drivers, as they aim to win both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships. Brown emphasized the team’s desire for both drivers to have a fair shot at the title, acknowledging the potential challenges that come with such an approach.
