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Oscar Piastri delivered a positive verdict on the concept of ‘papaya rules’ within McLaren, despite ultimately being defeated in the F1 Drivers’ Championship.
Despite coming up short in the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, Oscar Piastri had positive words about McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’, with team-mate Lando Norris clinching the title and Max Verstappen finishing second. Piastri started strong but lost his lead over nine rounds, as Verstappen and Norris made impressive comebacks. The Australian driver believes McLaren’s team-first approach was justified by a team member becoming champion. Piastri finished second in the final race, acknowledging the challenges of competing with a close teammate. He sees the season as a learning experience that made both drivers better, despite occasional tensions. Looking ahead, Piastri and Norris plan to evaluate and improve for the upcoming season, aiming to give their best for another shot at the World Championship.
