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Verstappen offers Piastri boost after McLaren team orders decision
Following McLaren boss Andrea Stella’s decision to impose team orders for the rest of the season, Max Verstappen has extended support to Oscar Piastri. Stella’s move comes after the ‘papaya rules’ controversy at the Italian Grand Prix, leading to Piastri backing Lando Norris in his title battle with Verstappen. McLaren last won a drivers’ championship in 2008 with Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen, unbothered by McLaren’s decision, emphasized his focus on his own challenges. Despite Piastri’s proximity to Norris in the championship, the situation is seen as McLaren’s to resolve. Verstappen currently leads Norris by 62 points ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
