Norris taken by ‘surprise’ at aggressive Piastri overtake

Norris taken by 'surprise' at aggressive Piastri overtake

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Lando Norris failed to convert pole position at Monza into the victory.

Lando Norris was surprised by Oscar Piastri’s aggressive overtake on the first lap of the Italian Grand Prix, despite their team’s “papaya rules” in place to avoid collision. Piastri’s move saw him take the lead from Norris, who eventually finished third with the fastest lap. Ferrari’s one-stop strategy with Charles Leclerc secured the win, while Norris acknowledged McLaren couldn’t match their performance due to car limitations. Reflecting on the race, Norris praised Piastri’s performance and acknowledged Ferrari’s strong showing, admitting they had a better car on the day. Despite considering a one-stop strategy, Norris explained that it wasn’t feasible due to tire graining and the team’s constraints.

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