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McLaren’s late driver swap prompted some uncomfortable radio exchanges.
The incident at the Italian Grand Prix involving McLaren’s late driver swap highlighted the team’s questionable racing tactics.
After a slow pit stop cost Lando Norris positions, he was instructed to let his teammate Oscar Piastri pass, resulting in both drivers finishing behind Max Verstappen.
Despite McLaren’s attempt to restore the original positions and allow the drivers to race freely, Piastri expressed his dissatisfaction with the decision.
Following the race, Piastri described the situation as challenging and acknowledged the difficulties he faced during the race.
The incident led to a reduction in Piastri’s championship lead over Norris, raising eyebrows among observers, including Max Verstappen and his team.
