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McLaren caused a bit of a stir when it implemented team orders at the Italian Grand Prix earlier this month.
The McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella, expressed that the team is unbothered by the criticism from F1 fans regarding their handling of the ongoing title fight.
As Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri compete for the championship, with Piastri currently leading by 25 points, McLaren faced scrutiny for a recent driver swap at the Italian Grand Prix.
Despite the controversy, Stella defended McLaren’s actions and emphasized the importance of respectful comments from fans.
McLaren has been transparent about discussing race scenarios with their drivers to avoid unexpected situations, as seen in their strategic decisions during recent races.
Stella highlighted that the team’s approach in the recent race at Monza was consistent with their strategy in previous events, such as Hungary last year.
