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Lando Norris voiced his agreement with a “beautiful” answer from McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri after the Italian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris has echoed Oscar Piastri’s sentiments about the need to “protect” McLaren personnel after the pit stop mishap at the Italian Grand Prix that led to a track position loss.
Following the team’s decision to switch the drivers late in the race to correct their error, questions have been raised about McLaren’s management of its drivers.
Piastri and Norris downplayed the significance of the team orders that required the Australian to give back second place, settling for third at Monza.
Although initially hesitant, the 24-year-old ultimately complied with the instructions, highlighting the team’s importance despite expressing his initial frustrations.
Both drivers emphasized the primacy of the team over individual ambitions and rejected the notion of setting a precedent in their teamwork approach.
Norris commended Piastri’s response when asked about McLaren’s culture compared to other F1 teams, emphasizing the need for long-term success and unity within the team structure.
