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Oscar Piastri has repeated that he is willing to help McLaren team-mate Lando Norris’ F1 title bid, but has warned his assistance won’t be a “blank cheque”.
McLaren announced last month that they would prioritize Norris’ individual prospects over the remaining rounds in order to secure a title double. The team took this decision following Piastri’s overtake on the opening lap at Monza, which led to a loss against Ferrari. Despite Piastri’s impressive win in Baku, Norris further proved himself as McLaren’s best hope for 2024 with a dominant performance in Singapore. Going into the final six events, Norris trails Max Verstappen by 52 points, with Sprint races beginning in the United States later this month. Piastri is open to assisting Norris in closing the gap, but he emphasized that his cooperation will depend on whether it makes sense in the race. Piastri’s stance is rooted in the team’s goal of winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, without compromising McLaren’s overall success.
