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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, two key moments involving Verstappen shaped Norris’ race, impacting his performance.Norris faced challenges from Verstappen, first at Turn 1 and later at Turn 12, which resulted in consequences for the McLaren driver.McLaren team boss, Stella, maintains that Norris does not need to become more aggressive in such situations, citing the need for a consistent approach.It was noted that a previous overly aggressive approach against Verstappen in the Austrian GP led to unfavorable outcomes for both drivers.McLaren voiced frustrations with the steward interventions during the US GP, especially regarding the incident on Lap 52, questioning the timing and thoroughness of decisions made on-track. Stella emphasized the importance of stewards allowing ample time for a comprehensive review post-race, stressing the complexities involved in such racing incidents.
