Brown rules out picking favourite from Norris and Piastri

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has clarified his stance on the intense title fight involving his drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Brown stated he would rather see Verstappen claim the 2025 Drivers' Championship if it means McLaren maintains its philosophy of allowing fair competition between its racers. With Norris and Piastri separated by a mere point and Verstappen closing in, Brown dismissed the idea of implementing team orders. He emphasized the importance of letting both McLaren drivers contend for the championship naturally, aiming for the best possible Constructors' result, even if it leads to a scenario akin to the 2007 season where teammates were closely matched. He prioritizes internal integrity over artificially dictating a championship outcome.