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Oscar Piastri was not pleased with how events unfolded at McLaren on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended Oscar Piastri after the Australian raised concerns about the squad’s handling of the first lap incident involving Lando Norris last weekend. Piastri, who started third on the grid, faced pressure from his teammate Norris on the opening lap, resulting in contact that damaged Norris’ front wing. Despite no further action taken by the stewards or McLaren, Piastri expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s decision not to order a driver swap during the race. Stella praised Piastri’s candor, stating it aligns with McLaren’s value of drivers expressing their opinions openly. The incident in Singapore is expected to strengthen the McLaren team through discussions and reflections, as per Stella’s remarks.
