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Toto Wolff has said McLaren is “between a rock and a hard place” when it comes to enacting team orders on Oscar Piastri to aid Lando Norris’ drivers’ title aspirations.
Toto Wolff believes McLaren is facing a difficult decision regarding enforcing team orders on Oscar Piastri, as they are in a challenging situation with championships at stake. Lando Norris is McLaren’s best shot at challenging Max Verstappen for the drivers’ title, but the team has been hesitant to prioritize him over his teammate. Wolff, drawing from his experience with Hamilton and Rosberg, warns that McLaren risks dysfunction if they do not act soon to address the situation. McLaren’s performance was impacted at the Italian Grand Prix when Piastri’s move on Norris disrupted their chances of a strong finish. With eight rounds to go, Norris trails Verstappen by 62 points and McLaren is expected to throw their support behind him to mount a championship challenge. Wolff recognizes the complexities of managing team dynamics in such situations and believes McLaren will need to find a balance between their racing spirit and pragmatic considerations to maximize their chances of success.
