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Lando Norris says Oscar Piastri is helping him in his title challenge despite being overtaken by his teammate and finishing behind him in the Italian Grand Prix. McLaren started on the front row in…
Lando Norris acknowledged that Oscar Piastri played a crucial role in supporting him during their title challenge in the Italian Grand Prix, despite Piastri overtaking him and finishing ahead. Norris started from pole position, with Piastri in second, but Piastri’s impressive move saw him take the lead early on. Despite finishing third behind his teammate and leader Charles Leclerc, Norris emphasized his determination to race fair and earn his position on the track. With eight races remaining in the season, Norris remains focused on maximizing his points haul. While disappointed with the race outcome, Norris recognized the strong performances by both Piastri and Leclerc and acknowledged the challenge in countering Leclerc’s winning strategy. McLaren’s strategic decisions during the race, including a two-stop approach, did not yield the desired result as they were unable to close the gap to the front. Norris commended Ferrari and Leclerc for their successful strategy and driving performance, crediting them for the victory in Monza.
