Regardless, Fittipaldi is confident his former team have been the most improved team over the course of the season – and hopes they will consistently compete for wins in 2022.
“McLaren is the most improved team and has the most improved driver,” he added. “Their facilities in England are very, very impressive. They have the history, the experience and the right people.
“With all this effort, the results will come for sure.”
Formula 1 travels to the Losail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix on November 21, with Red Bull star Verstappen holding a 14-point lead over Mercedes’ Hamilton.