Max Verstappen jokes that McLaren’s “papaya rules” wouldn’t be a problem if he were driving for the team as “we wouldn’t be that close in points.” He also suggested that if father Jos Verstappen were on hand, he would find a way to deal with the debate as well.
Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, McLaren’s “papaya rules” have once again come under scrutiny in the paddock. Following the first lap contact between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Singapore, the team held what it described as “good talks,” ultimately placing responsibility on Norris. The Briton admitted there would be “repercussions,” but declined to reveal what those were. Piastri, for his part, said he’s convinced that McLaren does not favour Norris.
