Max Verstappen tells Oscar Piastri he’s a ‘No 2 driver’ if he helps Lando Norris win
Max Verstappen takes dig at Oscar Piastri in F1 title battle
- Max Verstappen urged Oscar Piastri to race aggressively at the Qatar Grand Prix, stating that a "real winner and a racer" would "go for it" against teammate Lando Norris.
- Verstappen welcomed McLaren's decision not to implement team orders between Piastri and Norris, noting it could benefit his own championship aspirations.
- Oscar Piastri confirmed that McLaren will not be favouring Lando Norris, despite Norris being in championship contention, and stated he still aims for victory.
- McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reiterated the team's policy of allowing both drivers to compete freely, emphasising there is no reason to change their approach.
- Lando Norris can still win the championship this weekend if he outscores Verstappen and Piastri by two points across the sprint race and grand prix.