I don’t think he is really, but you could imagine it if he really wants out of RBR.I’m not sure about that.
Trying to lose a few tenths would be really hard even for max in my opinion and it would be even more damning on Yuki if true.
I also believe the only way Max could choose to not win would be pure anger and fury. He’s just to much of a winner to sandbag in my opinion.