McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri went toe-to-toe for the F1 title last year.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella emphasized that Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s relationship remained strong despite their title fight last year, which Norris ultimately won while also fending off Max Verstappen’s challenge. The battle between the two McLaren drivers saw some controversial moments, including a positional swap in Monza following a slow pit stop. Despite McLaren currently trailing behind Mercedes in the new F1 season, Stella confirmed that the drivers harbor no grudges from their intense 2025 competition. Stella commended the collaborative and respectful nature of Norris and Piastri’s working relationship, expressing confidence in their ability to manage any future intra-team battles with professionalism and unity. He expressed pride in their teamwork and underscored the importance of shared values, mindset, and approach to racing within the McLaren team.
