McLaren's boss says he would rather Red Bull's Max Verstappen win the Formula 1 drivers' championship than prefer one of his racers over the other.

A McLaren driver has led the drivers' championship at the end of every round thus far this season, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris seeking their maiden title, and McLaren's first drivers' championship since 2008.

But McLaren's persistence in not prioritising one of their drivers has allowed Verstappen to storm back into contention, and has similarities to the 2007 championship when McLaren blew the chance for either of their drivers to be world champion.

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