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A slow pit stop for Lando Norris caused drama towards the end of the Italian Grand Prix, who regained second place following a McLaren team order to title rival Oscar Piastri.
Lando Norris discussed the slow McLaren pit stop during the Italian Grand Prix, which led to uncomfortable team orders being imposed towards the race’s conclusion. Norris initially held second place during the race, eventually taking the lead when Max Verstappen made a pit stop for fresh tires. McLaren efficiently executed a quick 1.9-second pit stop for Piastri, but encountered a wheel gun issue during Norris’ pit stop, causing a delay that dropped him behind Piastri. Despite this setback, Piastri was instructed to give the position back to Norris, allowing him to reduce Piastri’s championship lead by three points. Norris acknowledged the team’s mistake during the pit stop and expressed satisfaction with finishing second, recognizing the need to maintain his current approach. Additionally, Norris reflected on his competitive battle with Verstappen at the beginning of the race, acknowledging that McLaren lacked the necessary speed to challenge Red Bull effectively.
