McLaren boss sends message to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as F1 title race heats up
Norris and Piastri given clear message amid McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’
- McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has encouraged drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to openly communicate any concerns to prevent tension as they compete for the F1 world championship.
- Stella's call for transparency follows an incident at the Spanish Grand Prix where Piastri felt Norris was "cheeky" after benefiting from a tow during Q3.
- Piastri leads Norris by 10 points in the standings, with McLaren's improved pace putting them ahead of Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari.
- Tensions previously arose in Hungary last season when Norris initially refused to yield the lead to Piastri after a pit stop strategy, before eventually allowing Piastri to win.
- The F1 season continues this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, with Piastri leading Verstappen by 49 points and Norris trailing by 39.
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