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Lando Norris is not at risk of leaving McLaren, even if Oscar Piastri beats him to a maiden F1 drivers’ championship this year, says Mark Gallagher.
Mark Gallagher believes that Lando Norris will remain with McLaren even if he doesn’t win the F1 drivers’ championship to Oscar Piastri this season. Gallagher points out that McLaren highly values Norris and is committed to its current line-up, which includes both drivers on long-term deals. Despite Piastri leading the title fight, some suggest McLaren will prioritize the Australian over Norris in the future, which contradicts the team’s loyalty to both drivers.
McLaren emphasizes a team-first perspective and provides a fair playing field for Norris and Piastri. Gallagher firmly disagrees with the idea of Norris leaving McLaren, stating that the team rates him highly and he is impressed with Norris’ performances. While one of them will win the championship, Gallagher believes that missing out wouldn’t hinder Norris’s career trajectory if he learns from past mistakes, like the one in Zandvoort and continues to grow as a driver.
