McLaren's Championship Hopes: Racing Against Red Bull's Verstappen

McLaren is determined to secure the Formula One drivers' championship despite recent pressures from Red Bull's Max Verstappen. With five races left, McLaren's Oscar Piastri leads by 14 points. Stella emphasizes the team's focus on performance and mindset as the season intensifies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 21-10-2025 00:14 IST | Created: 21-10-2025 00:14 IST
McLaren's Championship Hopes: Racing Against Red Bull's Verstappen
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McLaren remains undeterred in its pursuit of the Formula One drivers' championship, despite the formidable challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen, following his dominant U.S. Grand Prix performance.

Having already secured the constructors' title for the second consecutive year, McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri holds a 14-point lead over teammate Lando Norris. Team principal Andrea Stella emphasized that Verstappen, although 40 points off the lead, is not out of contention with his recent winning streak.

Stella reiterated McLaren's focus on maximizing performance and executing effective strategies for the remaining five races. With no new upgrades planned, the team's concentration is on leveraging the strengths of their car to extend their lead and capture the drivers' championship title.

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