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Nico Rosberg has a warning for McLaren after awkward Italian Grand Prix team order.
Nico Rosberg believes McLaren will have to have some challenging discussions following an uncomfortable driver swap during the Italian Grand Prix. The team had to settle for second and third place after Max Verstappen’s impressive victory. An awkward moment occurred when McLaren instructed their drivers to swap positions late in the race due to a slow pit stop for Norris. Despite Piastri’s initial surprise, he ultimately complied with the team order before being told they were free to race to the finish. Rosberg anticipates that McLaren will need to address the incident internally as it may not sit well with Piastri. Jamie Chadwick, another Sky Sports F1 pundit, mentioned that McLaren has found themselves in similar situations before, pointing to last year’s Hungarian Grand Prix team orders drama. Both pundits acknowledged the drivers’ professionalism and the team’s ability to maintain harmony despite competing for the world championship.
