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Oscar Piastri holds a 22-point advantage over Lando Norris – should McLaren consider backing the Australian, despite the F1 season still being young?
McLaren has reiterated its stance of having two “number one” drivers, refusing to show favoritism towards Oscar Piastri or Lando Norris in the F1 championship.
After the incident at the Canadian Grand Prix, discussions have emerged on whether McLaren should throw support behind Piastri to counter Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Piastri currently leads Norris by 22 points, with Verstappen trailing a further 21 points behind in third place.
McLaren has historically maintained driver parity until later in the season, but this year, they are committed to letting their drivers race freely.
As debates intensify over potential team orders, some insiders suggest McLaren may have already leaned towards supporting Piastri.
The situation has divided opinions among F1 fans, sparking discussions on McLaren’s strategy as the championship race heats up.
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