McLaren must impose team orders now says DannerChristian Danner has warned McLaren that Max Verstappen could yet steal the 2025 world championship - unless Andrea Stella acts fast. Oscar Piastri, Azerbaijan GP 2025© McLarenAs a driver, Verstappen is by far a tougher competitor compared to (Lando) Norris, the German, a former Formula 1 driver, told motorsport-magazin.com. Danner said Norris - 25 points behind teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers' standings - is still a contender, but believes McLaren risks losing both titles if it refuses to prioritise one driver. "There's a fast train coming called Max Verstappen, so something has to happen now. Until now, team boss Stella has resisted picking favourites, instead imposing a complex framework McLaren has dubbed 'Papaya rules'.