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Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri came to blows on the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi, placing added stress on McLaren’s title quest.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella criticized Max Verstappen’s “unnecessary” overtake on Oscar Piastri at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which sent Piastri to the back of the field. Despite this setback, Piastri managed to make an impressive comeback to finish in 10th place. Lando Norris’s victory secured McLaren’s first constructors’ title in 26 years, with Norris leading the team’s charge due to Piastri’s early race incident. Stella praised Piastri’s resilience and Norris’s stellar performance under pressure, emphasizing Norris’s competitive spirit and ability to make crucial strategic decisions during the race. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for a chance to win an F1 car of your favorite driver!