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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri urged to ‘save it until Sunday’ after avoiding catastrophe
The close call between F1 drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix likely caused concern for McLaren’s team principal Andrea Stella.
Stella had praised the virtues of Piastri and Norris just before the incident unfolded on the track, where they nearly collided on the approach to Turn 1.
Observers, including commentator David Croft and analyst Anthony Davidson, acknowledged the potential danger of the situation and hoped for a more controlled competition during the actual race.
Despite the tension of the moment, there was a sense of excitement at the thought of a fierce battle between Piastri and Norris for the lead in the upcoming grand prix.
Heading into the race with Piastri holding a 16-point advantage over Norris, a bit of rivalry between the teammates could add an interesting dynamic to McLaren’s performance.
