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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has stated there are “rules” that govern what Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri can do strategically.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella clarified the rules guiding strategic decisions by drivers, following Lando Norris’ controversial tactic at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Norris managed to secure the win by using a one-stop strategy, outpacing Oscar Piastri who pitted twice at the Hungaroring.
With both McLaren drivers starting from the front row at the Dutch Grand Prix, managing the race dynamics between Norris and Piastri with just nine points separating them becomes crucial.
Stella emphasized the importance of team interests and beating Max Verstappen, who remains close behind in third position.
While McLaren aims to allow diverse strategies, Stella assured that the drivers must adhere to established rules for strategic choices, as seen in Norris’ unconventional approach in Hungary.
