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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen labelled McLaren’s commitment to avoiding team orders “perfect”
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen praised McLaren’s decision to avoid team orders as the Formula 1 championship battle intensifies, with Lando Norris leading by 24 points. Despite McLaren’s recent double disqualification in Las Vegas, they remain committed to letting their drivers race each other. Verstappen highlighted the importance of allowing fair competition, believing it’s the right approach with 58 points still in play. He emphasized the need for drivers to be free to race and compete for the championship until the end. Verstappen’s title chances have improved, but he still acknowledges the necessity of luck and is prepared to go all out in the remaining races. Meanwhile, Norris and Piastri maintain their focus on the competition, with Piastri expressing confidence in his chances and hopeful for a shift in momentum on higher grip tracks in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Norris, acknowledging the talents of both Verstappen and Piastri, refuses to pick a favorite rival in the championship battle.
