Summary
The McLaren Formula One team is keeping a close watch on Max Verstappen as a potential challenger for the championship despite the points difference between him and leader Oscar Piastri. Verstappen's recent wins have shown that his team, Red Bull, has made important improvements, making him a threat. Even though there are only seven races left and Verstappen needs to win all of them, McLaren is still cautious.
Key Facts
- McLaren sees Max Verstappen as a serious contender for the championship, even with a 69-point gap behind leader Oscar Piastri.
- Verstappen, from the Red Bull team, recently won races in Monza and Baku, showing his team's improvements.
- Oscar Piastri leads with 324 points, while Verstappen is third with 255 points.
- Seven races remain in the season, and Verstappen would need to win them all to have a chance at the title.
- McLaren faced issues in recent races, such as poor qualifying and slow pit stops.
- McLaren's Andrea Stella says Verstappen is still in the running for the championship due to Red Bull's strong performance.
- McLaren plans to focus on maximizing their performance as they compete in the remaining races.
