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McLaren had to make a decision over who will be its number one driver and main title challenger heading forwards in the battle with Max Verstappen.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella confirmed that they will prioritize Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in the F1 title fight against Max Verstappen. Both drivers finished second and third at the Italian Grand Prix, with Norris earning crucial points to narrow the gap to Verstappen. Stella stated that they will support Norris as the number one driver, considering his better position in the championship standings. McLaren will have discussions with both Norris and Piastri to define their rules of engagement for the remaining races. Stella emphasized the need to work with Norris on improving his race starts to capitalize on his pole positions and maximize his performance on track.
