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McLaren carried out a controversial team order towards the end of the Italian Grand Prix when Lando Norris dropped behind his team-mate following a pit stop.
Lando Norris has expressed his belief that McLaren does not always implement team orders in situations involving their drivers’ failures. He fell behind Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix due to a slow pit stop caused by a mechanic’s wheel gun issue. Piastri, who had pitted earlier, gained an advantage in the race standings as a result of Norris’ stop. Despite this, McLaren asked Piastri to return the position to Norris before allowing them to resume racing freely. Both Norris and Piastri prioritize the team’s interests over their individual aspirations for the F1 title. Norris emphasized that each situation necessitating team orders must be evaluated independently, offering different perspectives and solutions. McLaren’s goal is to avoid causing conflicts between their drivers due to uncontrollable circumstances.
