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An interesting discussion at McLaren internally following their double disqualification in Las Vegas
Oscar Piastri has disclosed that McLaren briefly discussed the idea of favoring one driver in the 2025 F1 title race. Both McLaren cars were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix due to excessive plank wear, with Lando Norris finishing second and Piastri fourth. Norris would have had a 30-point lead going into Qatar without the disqualifications, but now only holds a 24-point lead over Piastri and Verstappen, who are tied. Some suggest McLaren should back Norris over Verstappen, reminiscent of their 2007 season with Raikkonen. Piastri confirmed McLaren contemplated team orders but decided against them, aiming to win the title fair and square. The double disqualification in Las Vegas had a mixed impact on Piastri, as it prevented him from losing points to Norris but brought Verstappen closer to the fight heading into Qatar.
