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Oscar Piastri has detailed internal discussions at McLaren over strategy variance – and what the Woking-based squad has decided.
Oscar Piastri believes it would not be fair to eliminate strategy differences at McLaren following Lando Norris’ unique approach leading to victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. As the current leader in the F1 drivers’ championship, Piastri is against restricting the flexibility for drivers to take risks, stating that it is a natural part of the sport, especially for those with less at stake. Discussions have taken place within McLaren regarding this issue, highlighted by the significant points shift in the standings at the Hungaroring GP. Piastri stressed the importance of maintaining the freedom for drivers to make their own strategic decisions, even if it means different approaches within the same team. The 24-year-old expressed these views during a media interaction with RacingNews365, emphasizing the value of individual driver discretion in race situations.
