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McLaren aiming to ‘avoid’ repetitive F1 team orders
Despite initially losing his position, Oscar Piastri managed to regain the lead McLaren position during the race at Suzuka after a well-timed pit stop during a Virtual Safety Car period. Lando Norris, who was also delayed by Sergio Perez, quickly caught up to Piastri on fresher tires, prompting McLaren to instruct Piastri to let Norris pass. This decision was different from previous races in Hungary and Italy, where Norris was given preferential treatment in terms of strategy. The team acknowledged that the previous decisions created unnecessary stress between their drivers and stated that they would aim to avoid such situations in the future. Piastri ultimately finished 16 seconds behind Norris, citing tire management as an area he needs to improve on. McLaren’s impressive double podium finish brings them closer to Aston Martin in the Constructors’ standings.
Source: Motorsport Week
