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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that the team will now prioritise Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in an aim to clinch both titles in the 2024 Formula 1 season. The Woking-based squad’s reluctance to implement team orders has been in the spotlight since the decision not to impose them cost it a possible race […]
McLaren’s decision not to impose team orders at Monza cost them a potential race win, leading to discussions about potentially changing their strategy. Lando Norris is currently Max Verstappen’s closest competitor in the Drivers’ Championship, with McLaren aiming for a clean sweep in the titles. McLaren’s focus is on winning in a fair and principled manner, with a bias towards supporting Norris while ensuring team interests come first. Oscar Piastri has shown willingness to sacrifice victories to benefit Norris, showcasing a strong team spirit within McLaren. The team will address each scenario individually to maintain fairness and sportsmanship, while Norris has approved of not being turned into a clear second driver.
