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Did McLaren need to order Oscar Piastri to let Lando Norris back into second place in F1’s Italian Grand Prix?
McLaren ordered Oscar Piastri to let Lando Norris back into second place during Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix due to a slow pitstop for Norris which allowed Piastri to overtake him. Piastri complied with the team’s request, albeit reluctantly. The situation was different from Hungary 2024, where Norris was guaranteed to overtake Piastri due to a powerful undercut. Despite making a questionable decision, McLaren may have aimed to be fair to both drivers. Ben Anderson suggests that complying with McLaren’s decision could potentially benefit Piastri in the long term, despite causing a points loss. Ultimately, McLaren’s interference raises questions about fairness, team dynamics, and championship decisions in Formula 1.
