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Lando Norris has made the surprising claim that the much-talked-about ‘papaya rules’ within the McLaren F1 team do not exist.
Lando Norris recently stated that the widely-discussed ‘papaya rules’ within the McLaren Formula 1 team are not real. The team’s approach on racing conduct between Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri has been a hot topic. This came to the forefront after Piastri was instructed to concede second place to Norris at the Italian Grand Prix. Norris underwent a longer pit stop due to a wheel gun issue, allowing Piastri to move ahead. The ‘papaya rules’ term originated from previous controversial team decisions involving fairness. Norris clarified in an interview that McLaren doesn’t have such rules but prioritizes fairness for both drivers based on a concise document. Despite trailing Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship, Norris emphasized their focus on doing what they believe is right for them in races.
