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Piastri and Norris summoned to McLaren HQ
McLaren’s driver duo, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, were summoned to the F1 team’s headquarters following a controversial Italian Grand Prix. Piastri overtook Norris for P2 after a slow pit stop, only to be ordered to give the position back in the final laps of the race. The “papaya squad” faced criticism for their handling of team orders and post-race drama.
Both drivers returned to McLaren’s UK base for a debrief session as they sought to move past the events at Monza. The McLaren Technology Centre in Woking hosted the duo, with the F1 team looking to focus on future races. Piastri and Norris were pictured together, signaling a united front moving forward in the championship battle.
The fallout from the race in Italy saw Norris booed on the podium and raised questions about McLaren’s strategic decisions. McLaren’s handling of team dynamics and performance raised eyebrows in the F1 community, as the drivers’ championship rivalry heats up. The team aims to regroup and refocus on upcoming races, leaving the Monza controversy behind.
