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Norris blamed as McLaren situation with Piastri gets ‘worse’
Following the Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris has been cautioned that he has worsened his standing at McLaren.
Currently trailing his teammate Oscar Piastri by 22 points in the drivers’ championship, Norris could have had a larger gap if Piastri hadn’t been accommodating at the Italian GP.
Piastri had yielded the position to Norris as per McLaren’s instructions for fairness, but felt aggrieved when Norris aggressively overtook him in Singapore, leading to tensions within the team.
The move in Singapore, deemed fair by McLaren and stewards, reduced Piastri’s lead for the third consecutive race, intensifying the championship battle.
F1 pundit Peter Windsor noted that Norris’s actions could fuel a competitive drive in Piastri, potentially altering the dynamic for the remainder of the season.
Additionally, Max Verstappen, with championship-winning experience, is creeping into contention, highlighting the potential for a three-way fight for the title.
