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Martin Brundle questions McLaren’s ‘doomed’ F1 strategy
Following a year of dominance, McLaren F1 has secured seven one-twos and claimed the constructors’ championship for the second consecutive year, yet Martin Brundle believes their current season’s strategy is destined to fail.
The team’s ultimate goal is to see either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri clinch McLaren’s first drivers’ championship since Lewis Hamilton in 2008, with Piastri holding a 22-point lead over Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen trailing by 63 points.
Although McLaren has enforced ‘papaya rules’ for fair competition between their drivers, recent controversial team decisions such as swapping Piastri and Norris during the Italian Grand Prix have stirred up controversies within the team.
Brundle mentioned that the competitive nature of both drivers could potentially lead to the downfall of McLaren’s setup, emphasizing the challenges of managing two competitive athletes within a team environment.
The repercussions faced by Norris following his move on Piastri at the Singapore GP have raised curiosity in the F1 paddock, as McLaren has remained discreet about the penalties imposed, hinting at ‘marginal’ consequences for Norris’ actions.
The ongoing rivalry between Norris and Piastri, coupled with McLaren’s internal dynamics, continue to fuel speculation about the team’s handling of their driver lineup and the potential impact on their championship aspirations for the 2025 season.
