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Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert has highlighted a significant risk to McLaren as it looks to retain harmony and ‘papaya rules’ between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
McLaren has received a warning that Oscar Piastri may seek to depart if he does not feel valued by the team. Despite McLaren’s assertion that they have no designated ‘number one’ driver, Lando Norris was favored last season as he aimed to challenge Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title. Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Piastri could alter the team dynamics and may leave McLaren if he feels undervalued. Piastri, with his self-belief and determination, has the potential to become a standout driver at McLaren, according to Herbert. While Norris outperformed Piastri in terms of grand prix victories and points last season, Herbert anticipates Piastri’s strong drive to excel and establish himself as McLaren’s top driver in the upcoming season.
