P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren have changed their stance regarding possibly implementing team orders in Abu Dhabi.
McLaren are open to using team orders to assist one of their drivers in securing the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both have a chance to win their first championship, with Max Verstappen also in contention. Norris leads Verstappen by 12 points, while Piastri is 16 points behind, setting up a rare three-way title showdown. Despite prior intentions to let their drivers race freely, McLaren may intervene if the championship situation demands it. Team CEO Zak Brown affirmed that McLaren’s priority is winning the Drivers’ Championship and they are prepared to make strategic decisions to achieve that goal. Norris stated he wouldn’t ask Piastri for help, leaving the potential implementation of team orders uncertain as the season finale approaches.
