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McLaren has gotten involved several times over the radio this season, causing fans to accuse the outfit of showing favouritism.
McLaren has been accused of favoritism towards Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in the F1 title fight on social media in recent weeks.
Piastri currently leads Norris by 22 points in the championship ahead of the United States Grand Prix this weekend, while McLaren already secured the constructors’ title in Singapore.
During the Singapore race, Norris aggressively overtook Piastri on the opening lap, causing contact with Max Verstappen and upsetting the championship leader.
Despite the incident, no action was taken against Norris by the team or the stewards, leading to Piastri expressing frustration over team radio.
Fans have voiced their concerns on social media, suggesting McLaren’s favoritism towards Norris in various race incidents, including specific team instructions regarding overtaking attempts and position changes.
Even 1978 F1 champion Mario Andretti has joined in, alleging McLaren’s bias towards Norris. But is there merit to these accusations? Let your opinion be heard by participating in the poll below!
