McLaren can go top of the Formula One constructors standings in Azerbaijan this weekend on a Baku street circuit that has favoured champions and leaders Red Bull more than any team in the past.
The British-based team start the final long-haul phase of the season only eight points behind faltering rivals they have outscored by more than that margin in all of their last five races.
Lando Norris, 62 points behind Red Bulls Max Verstappen in the drivers battle, has yet to stand on the podium in Baku while team mate Oscar Piastri, 106 off the lead, finished 11th as a rookie last year.
This time could be different, with McLarens upgraded car looking quick everywhere.
The big question will be whether team orders will be applied, should the occasion arise, to boost Norriss chances after a golden opportunity was missed in Monza.
