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As Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri bid to become the newest F1 champion this weekend, RacingNews365 technical expert Paolo Filisetti explains the state of play from a technical standpoint
The title fight between the McLaren drivers and Max Verstappen will come to a head in the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aim to secure McLaren’s first championship since 2008, while Verstappen hopes to upset their plans. McLaren will maintain its rule of engagement, allowing drivers independence in their strategies without sharing set-up data. McLaren’s Woking factory ran simulations after the Qatar race to optimize the two drivers’ set-ups. To ensure fairness, all data remains separate and will be kept so throughout the weekend. McLaren’s unique strategy is designed to give both drivers the best chance to win the championship. The team will refrain from imposing team orders unless Piastri is unable to win the championship in the final stint, showing McLaren’s commitment to a fair fight for the drivers’ title.
