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Ralf Schumacher does not believe McLaren should “intervene” between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, but he can envisage a serious “problem” for the team.
Ralf Schumacher is concerned about Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri possibly having a “final collision” as their rivalry for the F1 drivers’ championship intensifies within McLaren.
The tension between the two escalated after a first-lap incident during the Singapore Grand Prix, leaving Piastri upset as Norris made a forceful move to secure third place.
Despite the clash, Norris managed to hold onto the final podium spot, while Piastri finished fourth.
There have been accusations of favoritism towards Norris within McLaren after the team chose not to intervene in the on-track altercation between the drivers.
Schumacher dismissed claims of favoritism, suggesting McLaren CEO Zak Brown does not have a biased character.
As the championship battle tightens, Max Verstappen from Red Bull has reemerged as a contender, putting pressure on the McLaren duo.
Schumacher hopes there won’t be a catastrophic collision between Norris and Piastri, especially if Verstappen continues to close the gap in points standings.
