P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“That’s the way that McLaren would work that particular scenario and I don’t think anyone would be unhappy about that…”
Sky F1 commentator David Croft believes McLaren would only favor Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in one specific circumstance in the title race. With four races remaining in the 2025 F1 season, Norris and Piastri are separated by just one point in the drivers’ championship. Norris has gained momentum after his dominant win at the Mexico City Grand Prix, leading him to take the championship lead for the first time since April. Despite Piastri’s recent struggles, McLaren has stated that his performance has been affected by track conditions rather than favoritism towards Norris. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed willingness to prioritize equal opportunity for both drivers, even if it means potentially losing the title to Max Verstappen. Croft is confident that McLaren will uphold fair treatment between their drivers, but believes that in a scenario where Norris could win the championship but Piastri could no longer do so, McLaren would consider swapping their positions to secure Norris’ title chances.
