P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“Once again, proud of him. After the chequered flag he said that he was sorry, that he went a little too far.”
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella disclosed that Oscar Piastri apologized for nearly colliding with teammate Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix, where they fiercely vied for the lead post the F1 Safety Car. Piastri’s attempt to overtake Norris at Turn 4 before pit stops led to locking up and a close call. Race engineer Tom Stallard cautioned Piastri about his risky move, who later acknowledged it was too aggressive, even apologizing post-race. Following a recent incident in Canada, where Piastri and Norris collided, McLaren has become more united, with Stella emphasizing the team’s growth from such challenges and lessons learned. Despite the intense racing moments, McLaren is proud of how Piastri and Norris handle the situations on track, aiming for unity and progress within the team. With 15 points now separating Piastri and Norris in the F1 drivers’ title race, McLaren aims for continued teamwork and progress throughout the season.
