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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has denied that managing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is getting “tougher” as the pair’s fight for the F1 title in 2025 intensifies.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella denied that managing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is becoming tougher as the pair competes for the 2025 Formula 1 title. The team’s quest to win the Drivers’ Championship alongside last season’s Constructors’ crown was reinforced by a 1-2 finish in Spain. Oscar Piastri’s points lead over his nearest non-McLaren rival has increased to 49 points after Max Verstappen’s penalty. Despite Verstappen’s comments about McLaren’s strong pace, Norris and Piastri have avoided major clashes so far. A minor incident during qualifying in Barcelona prompted Piastri to label Norris’s tactics as “cheeky.” Stella emphasized the need for the team to address such situations in advance and praised both drivers for their professional and responsible approach to the internal competition.
