The way to win is to get every point possible. Else you might miss out on a single point. I found the comment from the team so strange.

The radio messages were really weird. Like mentioning all the Sunday meetings, and “I’ve done all I can, Lando”. Somehow I’ve got a feeling that there’s a power play in McLaren for driver #1 and that they’re not fully committed to Lando despite him being ahead in points.

Just like Red Bull lose their shit when not winning, McLaren have to get their shit together as long as they are ahead.