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McLaren confirm Austria GP plan that Verstappen has described as ‘nonsense’
McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri has confirmed that the team will maintain their ‘Papaya rules’ approach at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, allowing drivers Piastri and Lando Norris the freedom to race each other while aiming to avoid contact. This strategy came into scrutiny after Norris collided with Piastri during the Canadian GP, resulting in Norris crashing out and losing valuable points. Despite the incident, Piastri stated that the team’s approach will not change and they will continue to race freely but cautiously. The use of ‘Papaya rules’ has faced criticism before, with Max Verstappen calling them ‘nonsense’ in the past. Some speculate Piastri may receive preferential treatment due to his championship lead, but he jokes about needing more breathing room in the standings.
