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Lando Norris has insisted that his and Oscar Piastri’s equal desire to be the “top dog” at McLaren will not change how the team navigates the 2025 F1 season.
Norris and Piastri ended McLaren’s title drought last season by clinching the Constructors’ Championship, beating Ferrari. Despite McLaren’s MCL38 being successful in stopping Max Verstappen, neither driver took advantage. Norris was the closest competitor to Verstappen, leading McLaren to support him over Piastri in the second half of the season. Piastri, heading into his third season, believes he has what it takes to challenge for the title. Norris states that McLaren’s approach won’t change, emphasizing competitiveness between drivers. Both drivers must handle team dynamics better to prevent conflicts during the upcoming season. The McLaren duo will begin the season on equal terms, adapting strategies as needed based on performance.
