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Martin Brundle calls for “gloves off” F1 title battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Martin Brundle wants McLaren to allow their drivers to race freely as the battle for the 2025 F1 drivers’ championship intensifies, with just 22 points separating Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
McLaren has been managing the rivalry between the two drivers to ensure fairness, as seen in the recent incident at the Singapore Grand Prix where Norris overtook Piastri on the opening lap.
The stewards decided not to penalize Norris for his move, which Piastri found too aggressive and not in line with McLaren’s rules of engagement.
Brundle suggests in his post-race column that McLaren should now let their drivers “duke it out” without any interference, as the focus shifts to the drivers’ championship.
The dynamics between Norris and Piastri within the McLaren team are expected to change following this incident, as they navigate the remaining rounds of the season and aim to secure points while avoiding penalties and maintaining their competitiveness against Verstappen.
