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McLaren spy ‘opportunity’ in Piastri-Norris ‘complications’
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that the tensions between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris could actually present an opportunity for the team. The duo’s success in the 2024 season, which led to McLaren’s first constructors’ title since 1998, was marked by some on-track incidents. Despite some flashpoints, Stella emphasizes that having two competitive drivers is a good problem to have. He stresses the importance of finding solutions that prioritize the team’s interests first. The focus for McLaren is ensuring that both Norris and Piastri have a competitive car to fight for the championship in the upcoming season. Stella sees the team’s approach to managing intra-team conflicts as a positive process that they intend to continue in the future.
