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Ex-F1 Strategist Bernie Collins believes Oscar Piastri has the chance over the next rounds to avoid being exposed to McLaren team orders in 2025.
Piastri’s bold move on Lando Norris at Monza led McLaren to prioritize Norris, but they only acted on it at the Brazil race when Piastri gave up his lead in the Sprint race. Piastri followed team orders again in the main race, causing Norris to drop from pole position to sixth in the wet conditions. With Max Verstappen’s lead growing, it seems likely he will secure the title before the season ends. Collins believes Piastri could challenge Norris in the remaining races to show McLaren he doesn’t want to be a second driver next year. Piastri has been supportive of McLaren’s team orders, impressing his race engineer and showing a willingness to prioritize the team’s success for the long term.
