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McLaren is seeking to win its first drivers’ championship in 17 years and has two young, hungry drivers ready to pounce at the opportunity.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that despite their ongoing title fight, his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri can maintain a positive relationship. The team has had a successful first half of the season, with nine wins in 12 races. Piastri currently leads Norris by eight points after consecutive victories in Austria and Silverstone. Although the two teammates collided in Canada, resulting in Norris’ non-finish, they showed mature behavior and sportsmanship. Brown is confident in the drivers’ chemistry and believes they can handle any tensions as the season progresses. He praised their professionalism and expects them to handle the competition respectfully until the end of the campaign.
