For much of the year, McLaren has held first and second in the drivers' championship and has largely been unchallenged.
However, following two early-season wins from Max Verstappen, the Dutchman has taken victory at the last two events.
It has prompted suggestions by some that Verstappen is now a factor in the title battle with seven rounds to go.
Former Haas F1 team boss Guenther Steiner is one such figure who sees Verstappen as a threat, and the Italian suggested McLaren should now favour one driver in the title fight to make sure it keeps the Red Bull driver at bay.
Oscar Piastri is currently in the lead of the standings with a 25-point margin over Lando Norris, while Verstappen is 69 points down on the Australian.
Norris amusingly batted away any such suggestion ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, but do you believe it is time for McLaren to pick one driver to back in order to fend off Verstappen?
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