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Lando Norris relinquished Qatar sprint victory to Oscar Piastri just moments before the finish line.
Lando Norris chose to give up victory in the Qatar sprint to Oscar Piastri just before the finish line, disregarding McLaren’s instructions. Despite leading the sprint from pole position, Norris made sure Piastri stayed close to him to keep George Russell at bay. Norris’ decision to let Piastri pass at the last moment did not affect McLaren’s maximized points. The team was aware of Norris’ plan to let Piastri overtake him following assistance from the Australian driver in Brazil, although they advised against it. Despite going against team orders, Norris is content with his decision and remains focused on winning races and a championship.
