Max Verstappen: If you're a racer, you have to fight

Max Verstappen: If you're a racer, you have to fight

      On Thursday in Qatar, Oscar Piastri said that McLaren would not use team orders this weekend in the fight for the title – and Max Verstappen backs that approach.

      Max Verstappen: "Perfect! There's nothing better than letting them fight each other. If I were in Oscar's position, if someone told me I had to let Norris through, I wouldn't even listen.

      I'd tell them to 'get lost.' If you're a real driver, you have to fight, even if you're behind. Otherwise what's the point of turning up? That way you could remain a 'number two driver' for life, and I don't think Oscar is ready to accept that status.

      As for me, I know I have the same number of points as Oscar, and a lot would have to fall into place for success to go my way. But I think they should be free to fight each other in the race. I hope we give the fans a great end to the season!"

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Max Verstappen: If you're a racer, you have to fight

Oscar Piastri said that this weekend McLaren will not have team orders in the title fight — and Max Verstappen supports this approach.