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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has divulged that Oscar Piastri’s opening-lap move on Lando Norris in F1’s Abu Dhabi GP was discussed prior to the race.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella disclosed that the move by Oscar Piastri on Lando Norris during the opening lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was pre-race discussed. Norris secured a podium finish necessary for his first Drivers’ Championship win in a title showdown with Max Verstappen and Piastri. Piastri’s pass on Norris on the first lap, allowing him to push Verstappen on Hard compound, was agreed upon with Norris’ approval beforehand. Splitting strategies at McLaren prevented Verstappen from backing Norris into other cars, ensuring a fair race. Stella highlighted the successful McLaren strategies and acknowledged Red Bull’s fast performance in the race.
