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Lando Norris has denied he has ‘lost out on points’ towards his 2024 F1 title aspirations due to McLaren’s previous reluctance to implement team orders.
McLaren announced before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that it would prioritize Norris over Piastri in pursuit of a title double. Despite being the benchmark team in the Constructors’ Championship, Norris trails Verstappen by 52 points. The missed opportunities by Norris to close the gap have been evident as he lost the lead to Piastri in Hungary and Italy. Piastri’s bold move at Monza led to McLaren losing a race to Leclerc and reshaped their team policies. Despite the debate on supporting Norris earlier, he believes McLaren has handled the situation well so far. He praises team boss Andrea Stella for his management and understands the importance of honest communication within the team.
