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Will McLaren’s use of team orders come back to haunt them at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has pointed out McLaren’s controversial use of team orders at the Italian Grand Prix may affect Oscar Piastri.
Max Verstappen secured a commanding victory at Monza, with McLaren facing defeat on pure performance for the first time in F1 2025.
Lando Norris was set to finish second, but McLaren’s decision to pit Piastri first to protect against Charles Leclerc behind led to team orders.
Palmer believes the team orders incident will weigh heavily on Piastri and raise questions about McLaren’s decision-making.
With the F1 title race intensifying, just 31 points separate Piastri and Norris, and Palmer expects both drivers to scrutinize McLaren’s handling of the championship battle.
As the pressure mounts at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Palmer suggests McLaren’s management could face further scrutiny as the season unfolds.
