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George Russell hands McLaren ‘unacceptable’ warning over potential Oscar Piastri team orders
George Russell cautioned McLaren against implementing team orders to favor Lando Norris’s title chances by making Oscar Piastri step aside during the Abu Dhabi title showdown. Norris enters the three-way finale with 408 points, leading Max Verstappen at 396 and Piastri at 392. The outcome hinges on scenarios where if Verstappen wins, Norris must podium to clinch, or Piastri could influence the result. McLaren’s leadership insists on not using team orders unless both drivers have a feasible championship opportunity, prioritizing fairness. Russell criticized the notion of instructing Piastri to assist his teammate, arguing that both contenders deserve an equal chance to win without interference. Racing integrity dictates that the best driver prevails, ensuring a fair competition regardless of the outcome.
