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McLaren deliver clear team order stance in Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris title fight
McLaren’s chief, Zak Brown, stated that the team’s approach remained unchanged in terms of team orders despite the intense battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in Austria. Piastri made multiple unsuccessful attempts to overtake Norris, who had a strong performance following the collision with his teammate in Canada. McLaren’s “Papaya Rules” prohibit contact between their drivers, a policy reminiscent of the challenges faced by Mercedes during the Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry from 2014 to 2016. Brown affirmed that there would be no alteration in team directives, emphasizing fair and clean racing to accumulate points for the team.
Furthermore, McLaren tested a new floor at Silverstone, hinting that it would be used during the Belgian Grand Prix. Brown mentioned that while the focus was primarily on the significant rule changes for 2026, the team still had some remaining developments for the current season. The upcoming upgrades would be crucial in enhancing performance as McLaren navigates through the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
