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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has rubbished the idea that there is a favourite driver at the constructors’ champions, saying Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are like “two sons” to him.
Andrea Stella has addressed the unfounded accusations of favoritism towards either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri in McLaren’s bid for the F1 drivers’ championship, labeling the remarks as “very superficial.”
Stella emphasized McLaren’s long-standing commitment to impartiality and providing equal opportunities for both drivers to compete for the championship, despite claims that Norris is receiving preferential treatment.
Zak Brown expressed his preference for Max Verstappen to win the championship rather than promoting favoritism within McLaren between Norris and Piastri.
Stella reiterated the team’s unity and stated their focus on giving their best effort regardless of the championship outcome, emphasizing the team’s support for both drivers.
He emphasized the analogy of viewing Norris and Piastri as his “two sons” within the team, rejecting the notion of having a preferred driver.
Stella dismissed the allegations of favoritism as superficial and expressed gratitude towards both drivers, highlighting the complexities and challenges of managing a Formula 1 team with multiple drivers.
