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McLaren has allowed Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to fight this year, although a clear rule is in place for both drivers.
Lando Norris shared McLaren’s clear racing rules for himself and Oscar Piastri prior to the British Grand Prix this weekend, emphasizing the importance of not crossing the “red line”. McLaren has been commended this season for allowing its drivers to race each other without imposing team orders, a departure from the ‘Papaya rules’ introduced last year after incidents in Hungary and Italy. With McLaren fielding a strong car and its drivers vying for their first F1 drivers’ title, they have been permitted to engage in on-track battles, resulting in exciting racing. However, McLaren had to step in at the Red Bull Ring to prevent contact between Piastri and Norris, with the team setting a strict rule against making contact. Norris humorously recalled an incident in Canada where he crossed that red line, emphasizing that no contact is the boundary both drivers are committed to respecting while pushing the limits on track. Both drivers understand the importance of avoiding mistakes and upholding that key rule as they continue to compete.
