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Oscar Piastri locked up at the start of the penultimate lap in the Hungarian Grand Prix and almost ploughed into Lando Norris. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has given his view on the incident.
During the Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella discussed the intense near-miss incident between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Piastri’s last-minute maneuver almost resulted in contact as he tried to overtake Norris in Turn 1 on lap 69. The fight between the drivers, with Piastri on a two-stop strategy and Norris on a one-stop plan, reached its peak during this moment. Norris, despite tire age, managed to secure the victory, reducing his teammate’s lead in the F1 championship to just nine points. Stella emphasized that while the clash was tense, it was fair and firmly within racing principles, highlighting the competitive spirit between the drivers. He praised Norris for leaving room for Piastri, acknowledging the risks involved in such high-stakes battles.
