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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has downplayed the significance of the so-called repercussions Lando Norris felt after his clash with Oscar Piastri in the F1 Singapore GP.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown downplayed the significance of Lando Norris’ repercussions after the clash with Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Grand Prix, emphasizing understanding but also firm rules regarding on-track conduct.
Despite McLaren retaining the Constructors’ Championship, the incident between Norris and Piastri caused a stir, with Norris shouldering the blame for pushing Piastri wide at Turn 3.
Brown hinted at “sporting repercussions” for the incident but assured that the consequences would be marginal and not disrupt the drivers’ focus moving forward.
The incident breached McLaren’s “papaya rules,” which dictate no contact between teammates on track, a principle Brown emphasized for driver safety and team harmony.
Brown confirmed that both drivers have taken responsibility and understood the need for clear on-track guidelines to ensure competitive but respectful racing between number-one drivers.
