F1 Q&A: McLaren, Verstappen in title race plus Hamilton and Sainz

Following the United States Grand Prix, BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers readers' burning questions about the tight championship battle between McLaren and Max Verstappen, along with updates on Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz.

One reader, Sam, raised a critical point: "Do McLaren have to face the truth of F1 now - that if you want to win, you can't always play fair? How do they take a cannier approach to prevent Max Verstappen swooping in and stealing the championship from under their nose?"

The article delves into the challenges McLaren faces as they head into the final races. With Verstappen in strong form, McLaren must now employ strategic savvy to secure the championship title. The team's approach in the remaining races will be crucial to avoid letting the slip away.

For the full Q&A, including more questions and detailed analysis, visit the original article at BBC Sport.