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Norris ‘would love’ Piastri team orders
F1 championship leader Lando Norris expressed his desire for McLaren to consider team orders at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. With Norris 12 points ahead of Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri 16 points behind, the situation at McLaren could get complex on Sunday. While Norris only needs a podium finish to secure the championship, there are various scenarios where he could still lose the title. The discussion around potential team orders at McLaren has been ongoing, with conflicting statements from Norris and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on their approach. Norris emphasized that the decision on team orders is not solely up to him and expressed willingness to comply if the team requests it, highlighting that the outcome would not significantly impact him personally. McLaren’s decision to skip media duties in Abu Dhabi and the controversy surrounding team orders continue to make headlines in the F1 community.
