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Damon Hill has identified a “problem” facing McLaren in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint, arguing it has the “wrong guy on pole” for Lando Norris’ F1 drivers’ championship aspirations.
Damon Hill has highlighted a challenging situation for McLaren following their front-row lockout at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint. The pole was secured by Oscar Piastri, narrowly beating Lando Norris. Hill believes having both drivers starting together could lead to trouble, particularly with Norris in contention with Max Verstappen for the championship. Piastri has confirmed he would yield to his teammate if necessary, possibly easing the situation for McLaren. Team orders might be crucial for a smooth start, according to Hill, who stressed the importance of navigating Turn 1 successfully. Despite the strong sprint qualifying performance, McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, remains cautious about the challenges ahead and the need to adapt to varying track conditions.
