The US Grand Prix is coming up this weekend, which means we've entered the final stages of the 2024 racing season, where Red Bull Racing currently looks to be the favorite...
But one bad race or unexpected technical failure can easily change the situation, even in McLaren's favor. Max Verstappen knows this very well, and in addition to traditional means, he tries to find a way to put psychological pressure on his opponent:
"I think Oscar is a much better racer than playing the role of a support driver. He shouldn't have accepted it, although it's true that I myself have never been in that situation. But for me he is not second on any level, and if I were him I would never go through all that. Of course, I know it's easy to talk. I've been here for ten years, while Oscar Piastri is only in his second season in F1. But he is simply too good to give up victories and positions for his teammate and the team, just because they ask him to. That's not fair to him!" - Verstappen skillfully indicated emotional tones.
