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McLaren is continuing not to impose team orders as the F1 title fight reaches its crescendo.
McLaren chief Zak Brown has defended the team’s decision not to impose team orders on Oscar Piastri in Qatar, using an elephant as a metaphor to explain the discussions. Piastri is 24 points behind teammate Lando Norris and tied with Max Verstappen in the title race. If Norris and Piastri hadn’t been disqualified in Las Vegas, Norris would have had a more comfortable lead. McLaren considered making Piastri support Norris, but ultimately decided against team orders for the Qatar GP. Brown emphasized the importance of letting both drivers compete equally until it’s necessary to change the strategy. The team values open discussions and transparency in dealing with important issues to foster a great working relationship with their drivers.
