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Former McLaren driver David Coulthard has addressed the suggestion that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are not treated equally by the F1 constructors’ champions.
David Coulthard believes McLaren provided Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with equal machinery during the 2025 F1 season. He warned about possible unconscious bias towards the British driver. Although Piastri initially led, he finished 13 points behind Norris in the final standings. Accusations of favoritism towards Norris caused controversy. Despite McLaren aiming for driver parity, there were concerns over team orders favoring Norris. Coulthard acknowledges McLaren’s denial of preferential treatment, but the speculation surrounding unequal machinery and unfair decisions continues.
