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Lando Norris has spoken a week after the team order flare-up at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris is determined to earn the number one driver status at McLaren as he rejected talk of bias after the Hungarian Grand Prix team orders saga. Despite being asked to cede position to team-mate Oscar Piastri, who eventually won the race, Norris firmly believes in earning the lead driver status through performance on the track. McLaren’s boss, Andrea Stella, warned that not following team orders could result in a driver being axed, emphasizing the lack of bias in the team. Norris reiterated his focus on driving faster than everyone to prove himself, stating there is a long way to go in the season before any discussions about number one driver status occur. He also defended the team’s strategy at the Hungarian Grand Prix, emphasizing that Piastri deserved the win and there was no bias towards him.
