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Lando Norris was handed his São Paulo sprint win on a plate by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris expressed his lack of pride in winning the São Paulo sprint race due to a gesture from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri handing him the victory on a “silver platter”. Piastri led the race from pole position until lap 21 when he moved aside for Norris to take the chequered flag on lap 22. Despite the win, Norris stated that he felt uncomfortable with the way victory was achieved and emphasized the importance of teamwork within McLaren. The victory helped Norris cut the lead in the drivers’ standings to 45 points behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Piastri explained that their actions demonstrated the team’s objectives for both short and long-term goals, emphasizing the importance of working together to achieve success in both championships.
