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Johnny Herbert believes McLaren will maintain equal support for both drivers in 2026
Former Formula 1 race winner Johnny Herbert believes McLaren will provide equal support for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri next season. McLaren managed a tight championship battle between its drivers across the 24-round 2025 season, with ‘papaya rules’ leading to on-track flashpoints. Despite noise around favoritism towards Norris, Herbert believes McLaren maintained fairness and expects this to continue in 2026. He emphasizes the importance of fairness and raw pace in determining the best driver. Herbert praises McLaren’s support mechanism for both drivers and commends their performance in key races. The focus should be on letting the drivers perform without external influences to achieve the best results.
