P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren was deluged with criticism for its Italian GP decision to swap the positions of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris despite it being a racing incident.
Lando Norris is not surprised by the negativity directed at McLaren after the controversial team orders at Monza, where positions were swapped between him and his teammate Oscar Piastri late in the race.
While Piastri initially questioned the decision over team radio, he ultimately agreed to the swap, leading to both drivers finishing third behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, drawing criticism from fans and pundits for McLaren’s perceived over-orchestration.
Norris, speaking ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, acknowledged the prevalence of negativity in today’s world and the media’s focus on sensational headlines, but emphasized that it doesn’t affect the team’s approach.
McLaren remains committed to doing things their way, prioritizing fairness and equality for both drivers, regardless of external opinions, as they continue to focus on their performance and improvements internally.
