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Max Verstappen has said he would “never accept” second driver status at McLaren if he were Oscar Piastri, stating the Australian “doesn’t deserve” to give up wins to support Lando Norris.
Max Verstappen has emphasized that Oscar Piastri is not a “second driver” and that he would “never accept” such a role at McLaren. As the F1 season nears its conclusion, Verstappen is locked in a championship battle with Lando Norris. McLaren has shifted its focus to support Piastri in aiding Verstappen’s challenge. Verstappen disagrees with this decision, arguing that Piastri is too talented to play a supporting role. Verstappen sees Piastri and Norris as a formidable pairing among Red Bull’s rivals, commending McLaren for its rapid progress. He believes that McLaren’s decision to prioritize Piastri’s support could impact the constructors’ championship race.
