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McLaren boss Andrea Stella insisted the team had no problem with Oscar Piastri’s plea to swap places with team-mate Lando Norris in F1’s British GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella supported Oscar Piastri’s request to swap places with team-mate Lando Norris in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix without any issues. Piastri lost a potential win at Silverstone due to a time penalty, allowing Norris to claim victory on home soil. Piastri’s lead was erased by a Safety Car after overtaking Verstappen, leading to the penalty for erratic driving behavior. Despite Piastri’s plea for a swap during the race, McLaren followed team guidelines and kept the natural order after the penalty. Stella explained that McLaren encourages open communication between drivers, which Piastri exemplified by expressing his thoughts on the situation. Piastri acknowledged McLaren’s decision and understood they would not ask Norris to give up the lead in their home Grand Prix.
