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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri went wheel-to-wheel on a couple of occasions last year despite their position in the championship fight.
Oscar Piastri announced that he and team mate Lando Norris are free to compete against each other in the upcoming F1 season. McLaren is focused on defending their constructors’ title against Ferrari this year. Piastri and Norris both have their sights set on winning the drivers’ championship for McLaren, which they haven’t done since 2008. The rules regarding their competition evolved in 2024 as McLaren prioritized catching up to Verstappen, but as they start the new season with zero points, Piastri emphasized there are no restrictions in place. While they plan to race each other vigorously, Piastri mentioned that if one driver falls too far behind in points, they may need to assist each other towards the end of the season. Ultimately, both drivers aim to win races based on their own performances, and their goal is to compete fiercely but fairly while striving for first and second place finishes.
