"Red Bull" driver Max Verstappen noted that "McLaren" drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris should be free to compete with each other. He also stated that the team should not hold back any driver with orders.
According to Idman.Biz, the British team had previously announced that it would not give preference to any driver.
"There is nothing better than letting them race. Why should we suddenly say that Oscar is no longer allowed to fully compete with Norris?
A true winner must fight, even if he is behind. Otherwise, what is the point of going to the track? Such a pilot can easily be called the second and I don't think Piastri wants to be like that. Oscar and I have the same points and there is still a lot ahead. But I think drivers should be given full freedom," France24 quoted Verstappen.