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F1 champion pleads with McLaren to prepare for ‘horrible’ future
McLaren has been urged to be prepared for situations similar to the Italian Grand Prix, following their controversial F1 team orders involving Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The team initiated orders after a slow pit stop for Norris allowed Piastri to undercut him and claim second place, prompting debate among pundits and fans. The implications for the title race were discussed extensively, with the standings now just 31 points apart. Had Piastri ignored the team orders, he would have been 37 points ahead in the championship race after Monza. F1 champion Nico Rosberg and David Croft debated on a podcast whether Piastri should let Norris through again in a similar scenario, stressing the need for McLaren to plan and define such situations among their drivers. Piastri acknowledged the need for further discussions within McLaren, acknowledging the reasons behind the swap but pointing to areas needing clarification.
