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Brown: McLaren F1 can "get ahead" of any tension between Norris and Piastri
Despite a clash during the Italian Grand Prix, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a harmonious relationship in 2023. Norris, in his fifth year with McLaren, was the team leader, while Piastri was a rookie. The scoreline reflected their experience levels, with Norris scoring more than double the points and achieving more podium finishes than Piastri. However, Piastri did secure a win in Qatar’s sprint race. Norris admitted that Piastri’s strong performance kept him on his toes, and McLaren expects Piastri to continue to improve in the future. McLaren is aware of the potential tensions between the drivers and is prepared to manage them. After the collision at Monza, the team had a healthy conversation to prevent any issues from escalating. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, believes that his experience as a driver helps him understand when and how to approach drivers to maintain a healthy competitiveness within the team.
