McLaren CEO Zak Brown has insisted the workforce is prepared for no matter ways Max Verstappen deploys on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen is tied for pole place forward of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for Sunday’s title decider.
Even when Verstappen wins the race, Norris will nonetheless win the title if he finishes on the rostrum. In consequence, many anticipate Verstappen to intentionally again up the McLaren duo, placing Norris’ podium end in jeopardy.
In an interview with F1 TV, Brawn believes McLaren is “prepared for all completely different eventualities”.
“We’ll take a look at all of this stuff,” Brown mentioned. “Max just isn’t solely quick but additionally a sensible racing driver, so we’re prepared for all completely different eventualities.”
Brawn additionally defined Verstappen’s nice qualifying tempo and hopes Purple Bull has tweaked the “one-lap marvel” set-up.
“Max put in two nice laps. I used to be nervous about pulling from Tsunoda, however I didn’t want to try this the second time.
“So I hope they pull off a one-lap miracle and pay for it tomorrow. However I am not likely positive if that is the case.”
Will McLaren again Norris?
McLaren has continued to offer each drivers equal alternatives.
For Piastri to win the title, realistically Norris must end sixth or worse and win the race.
Regardless of Piastri’s probabilities being slim, Brown says it is “enterprise as ordinary” by way of giving each drivers an opportunity on the championship.
“Clearly, we all know the place the eligibility is, so we’ll discuss that within the morning,” Brown defined.
“Clearly, Lando wants to complete within the high three, Oscar must win, and each Max and Lando must have some unhealthy luck, however that may occur. So I believe it is all about enjoying for tomorrow.”
“There are two gamers aiming for the championship, so I believe Oscar’s mindset is “Now we have to win,” he added. “And if he wins, it takes factors off Max and Lando doesn’t need to be third.
“So I believe there are two completely different colleges of thought. However the subject is so shut that I believe if you happen to’re too conservative within the second if you’re not utterly centered on it, you will get swallowed up by the automobiles behind you as a result of it is so shut. So I believe it needs to be a business-as-usual strategy.”
