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Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes McLaren should have been honest with its two Formula 1 drivers earlier to avoid Oscar Piastri handing the team a “headache”. McLaren created headlines prior to last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as it revealed that it would start to prioritise Lando Norris‘ attempts to claim the Drivers’ title. However, […]
“McLaren’s decision to prioritize Lando Norris for the Drivers’ title drew attention, but his Baku performance, affected by a Q1 exit, fell short against Piastri who won the race. Piastri’s win marks his second career victory, closing the gap to Norris by 32 points in the last seven races. Despite this, Norris remains McLaren’s main championship hope, reducing Max Verstappen’s lead by 59 points with a fourth-place finish. Red Bull’s Horner acknowledged Piastri’s challenge and McLaren’s potential headache with a strong second driver. Horner expressed surprise at McLaren’s public announcement of differential support for Norris, suggesting such matters should be kept private among teams.”
