P1racenews AI automatic summary:
When it comes to the championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, this was as clear-cut as you are likely to get!
McLaren CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella have been urged to abolish their ‘papaya rules’ for the remainder of the F1 season to let Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fight for the drivers’ championship. However, Stella has stated that McLaren will stick to its racing principles, causing a contentious situation with the team’s rules of engagement. This was evident in the recent Italian and Singapore Grands Prix, where conflicts arose between Norris and Piastri on track. Despite McLaren clinching the constructors’ title with Norris and Piastri’s solid performances, fans believe the team should allow the drivers to compete freely for the championship, given the tight points battle. The fans’ strong response in a recent poll indicates that the majority feel McLaren should let the drivers settle their championship fight independently. Some fans suggest that McLaren’s rules promote a more mature and sensible driving approach, leading to positive results on track.
