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McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown has revealed that the team already has plans in place to avoid tensions escalating
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been performing well as teammates for McLaren in the 2023 season. Despite Norris outscoring Piastri, the Australian rookie has shown impressive speed and even secured a win for the team in the Qatar Sprint race. McLaren team boss Zak Brown recognizes the potential for a rivalry between the two drivers but believes they can manage it effectively. Brown and McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella have strengths in driver management and are committed to ensuring a healthy competitiveness between Norris and Piastri. They had a constructive conversation with both drivers after a minor incident during the Italian Grand Prix to prevent any further conflicts. Brown’s understanding of the driver’s psychology helps in approaching drivers at the right time and preventing situations from escalating.
