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McLaren boss Zak Brown has been told to expect talks with Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber after the latest team orders flare-up.
Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Zak Brown will need to have discussions with Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber. Piastri expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Max Verstappen during the Japanese Grand Prix, but teammate Lando Norris did not receive instructions to let him pass. McLaren operates under “papaya rules” regarding team orders between Norris and Piastri. Webber, having experienced team order controversies in the past, may speak to McLaren CEO Brown about maintaining team harmony. Herbert suggests that both Norris and Piastri’s teams will advocate for their drivers to receive optimal support in the pursuit of championship points. Despite leading the drivers’ championship, Herbert does not believe Norris is being favored over Piastri but rather supported appropriately within the team.
