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Read the latest part of RacingNews365’s exclusive interview with McLaren racer Oscar Piastri!
Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri highlighted McLaren boss Andrea Stella’s exceptional people management skills as vital for maintaining a healthy relationship with teammate Lando Norris, preventing a Senna vs Prost-style rivalry. Piastri and Norris are seen as equal number ones at McLaren, a dynamic that has caused issues in the past, notably between Alonso and Hamilton. The infamous Senna vs Prost rivalry, culminating in Prost’s departure to Ferrari, serves as a cautionary tale. Despite some on-track incidents, McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Piastri and Norris are on equal footing. Piastri values open communication and trusts Stella’s ability to navigate potential conflicts between teammates. Inevitable tensions may arise when fighting for wins, but the duo aims to handle any disagreements maturely.
