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McLaren was forced to implement team orders late in the Italian Grand Prix between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has explained the decision to implement team orders late in the Italian Grand Prix to aid Lando Norris, who was facing being beaten by Max Verstappen. McLaren’s strategy involved running both cars long to switch to soft tires for a late push. Piastri, in third place, pitted first to defend from Charles Leclerc, followed by Norris, who encountered a slow pit-stop. After the pit-stop, Piastri was instructed to give back the lead to Norris, as he emerged ahead due to the pit-stop trouble. Despite initial confusion, Piastri complied with the team’s decision, allowing Norris to finish second, securing a 31-point lead in the standings. Stella credited both drivers for their sportsmanship and teamwork, noting the importance of their shared values in racing.
