P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren boss makes U-TURN on F1 title team orders
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown is considering implementing team orders at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to help either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri win the drivers’ championship.
While McLaren has focused on fair competition throughout the season, Brown acknowledges the need to prioritize one driver to challenge Max Verstappen for the title.
With Norris leading Verstappen by 12 points, McLaren faces strategic decisions if Norris is behind and Piastri could potentially overtake him.
Brown confirmed that McLaren would support the driver with the best championship chance, even if it means team orders favoring Norris over Piastri.
As McLaren aims for its first double championship since 1998, Norris holds the advantage heading into the final race, with Piastri also in contention but needing a stronger performance to challenge for the title.
