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McLaren CEO Zak Brown is convinced that the team now has the structure in place to deal with two “number one” Formula 1 drivers in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Both Norris and Piastri have claimed their maiden F1 victories this term and contributed to a streak which has seen McLaren register 10 consecutive podium […]
Norris and Piastri have both secured their first Formula 1 victories this season, contributing to McLaren’s 10 consecutive podium finishes streak. This success has significantly closed the gap to Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship, now standing at 42 points due to Sergio Perez’s struggles. The emergence of on-track tension between Norris and Piastri was highlighted when Norris deliberated over letting Piastri back through in the Hungaroring race. Despite past team-mate relationship issues, McLaren is determined to avoid similar conflicts under Andrea Stella’s leadership. While McLaren may prioritize one driver over the other if necessary, at present, Brown emphasized that they treat both drivers equally and respect their decisions. Managing Norris and Piastri will be a significant test for McLaren’s new regime, but Brown believes in the team’s fair and aggressive pursuit of performance within a respectful environment.
