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Lando Norris has held an advantage over team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in the last handful of F1 rounds.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher refuted the claim that McLaren is showing favoritism towards Lando Norris in the championship battle. The fight for the drivers’ title has primarily involved Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri, but Max Verstappen’s resurgence has added a new dimension. Schumacher emphasized that McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s support is solely based on performance, not favoritism. Piastri’s recent dip in form has puzzled him, but Schumacher warned against succumbing to notions of unfair treatment. It is crucial for Piastri not to fall into the trap of seeking external reasons for his struggles to avoid appearing discontent to the outside world.
