Coulthard gives his take on McLaren intra-team battle

Former McLaren driver David Coulthard is thoroughly enjoying the intense battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, likening their intra-team rivalry to his own with Mika Hakkinen and the thrilling 2021 title fight. Piastri currently holds a slender eight-point lead over Norris after winning five races to his teammate's four. Coulthard praised Piastri's impressive performance but expects Norris to respond strongly in the second half of the season. He believes McLaren has managed the situation well, despite predicting their Canadian Grand Prix collision based on his own experiences. While acknowledging the fierce competition, Coulthard also refuses to rule out Max Verstappen and Red Bull, emphasizing Verstappen's exceptional talent and Red Bull's potential for upgrades to challenge for the championship.