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Lando Norris has further emphasised McLaren’s position on how it goes racing in F1 after its controversial driver swap with Oscar Piastri at the Italian GP.
Lando Norris has clarified McLaren’s approach to racing in Formula 1 following the controversial driver swap with Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix. Piastri yielded second place back to Norris at Monza due to a team request after a slow pit stop. McLaren has faced scrutiny over its racing tactics, emphasizing fairness between its drivers. Both Piastri and Norris have confirmed discussions within the team post-race to address the situation and clarify decision-making processes. Norris acknowledged the expected negative reactions to the swap, attributing it to the prevailing trend of negativity in today’s world. Despite the external criticism, both drivers have maintained unity and accepted the team’s strategy.
