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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella argued Lando Norris doesn’t need to be more aggressive in his wheel-to-wheel battles with Formula 1 title rival Max Verstappen.
During the United States Grand Prix, Verstappen’s maneuvers against Norris at Turn 1 and Turn 12 were crucial. Verstappen’s aggressive driving allowed Leclerc to take the lead, while a later incident led to Norris receiving a time penalty. McLaren’s boss, Stella, believes Norris should not change his approach in battling Verstappen. Stella referenced a past incident at the Austrian GP as a cautionary tale against overly aggressive driving. Stella also criticized the stewards’ decisions during the race, emphasizing the need for thorough post-race reviews. Finally, McLaren expressed discontent over the rulings that impacted Norris’ race outcome.
