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Brown: McLaren can "get ahead" of any tension between Norris and Piastri
In the 2023 season, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a generally harmonious relationship, despite a clash at the Italian Grand Prix. Norris, in his fifth year with McLaren, was the team leader, while Piastri was a rookie. Norris outperformed Piastri in terms of points and podium finishes, with Norris scoring over double the points and seven podiums compared to Piastri’s two. Piastri did manage to win a sprint race in Qatar, something Norris has not yet achieved. McLaren expects Piastri to continue improving and becoming a star in the future. While there may be tensions between the two drivers, McLaren’s management team, led by Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, is confident in their abilities to manage any potential issues and maintain a healthy competitiveness. They had a healthy conversation after the Monza incident to address any concerns and prevent further escalations. Brown, drawing from his own experience as a former driver, understands the psychology of drivers and how to approach them in the right way.
