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With McLaren required to implement its own principled style of team orders in F1 at the Italian GP, Motorsport Week asks: could its stance ultimately break down as the title reaches its business end?
At the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren needed to establish their own set of team orders in Formula 1, but as the title race intensifies, questions arise about the sustainability of their approach. Each new intra-team scenario at McLaren adds complexity to their principles, as seen in the recent incident involving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at Monza.
Despite Piastri complying with team orders to let Norris back past after a pitstop error, there was an underlying disapproval among some. Piastri emphasized the need to uphold the team’s culture, while Norris defended the decision, denying it would set a precedent for future races.
Toto Wolff criticized McLaren’s stance, suggesting that precedents were being set. McLaren’s heritage of success and their revived winning streak may contribute to their strict adherence to team principles. As the 2024 title battle narrows down to Norris and Piastri, McLaren’s approach to team orders is under growing scrutiny. Andrea Stella’s role in managing these dynamics is crucial for McLaren’s success and harmony on the track.
