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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed the team won’t prioritise Lando Norris heading into the season finale in Abu Dhabi to ensure that it seals the F1 title.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella has stated that the team will not prioritize Lando Norris as they head into the season finale in Abu Dhabi in the quest to secure the Formula 1 title.
Despite Max Verstappen’s recent win in Qatar keeping him in the title race, Norris still holds the advantage, with Verstappen now 12 points behind him and Oscar Piastri four points further back.
McLaren remains committed to providing both drivers with equal opportunities to compete for the championship, even if it means Verstappen could potentially beat them to the title.
Stella emphasized that both Norris and Piastri will be allowed to race each other without intervention, with the team’s focus being on executing perfect race weekends.
However, Stella hinted that the team’s approach might change during the race if Norris needs assistance to secure the title, as long as Piastri is not in a position to win instead.
