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The McLaren F1 drivers had their first flashpoint during their F1 title fight as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri clashed in Canada.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has advised McLaren on how to manage its drivers during the F1 title fight, drawing from his experience dealing with tension between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at Mercedes.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, currently leading the standings, had their first on-track incident at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Setting clear rules of engagement is crucial for McLaren to maintain harmony and success, especially with the constructors’ championship at stake.
Wolff emphasized the need for McLaren to establish a strategy for handling driver dynamics in championship battles.
He noted the contrasting personalities of Piastri and Norris and stressed the importance of strong management in navigating tricky situations to ensure team success.
