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Papaya rules caused flashpoints in the 2025 season, but they aren’t going anywhere in 2026.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has explained the team’s decision to maintain the ‘papaya rules’ for the 2026 season, following controversies between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in 2025.
The incidents at Monza and Singapore raised questions about the racing guidelines between the drivers.
Despite claims by both drivers and the team that the ‘papaya rules’ uproar was exaggerated, Piastri hinted at Norris facing consequences for contact in Singapore.
Norris clinched the 2025 title after Piastri’s form slump, helping McLaren secure back-to-back constructors’ titles.
Stella emphasized continuity in the team’s approach to racing, highlighting the collaborative and supportive dynamic with the drivers as they look ahead to the 2026 season.
