Summary
Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix for Red Bull. McLaren directed Oscar Piastri to let teammate Lando Norris pass him during the race. This decision caused some controversy as the team handled a pit stop delay issue in a championship battle.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen secured first place in the Italian Grand Prix for Red Bull.
- McLaren's Oscar Piastri was asked to give up his position to Lando Norris during the race.
- Lando Norris had a slower pit stop due to a faulty wheel gun, dropping him behind Piastri.
- McLaren believed swapping drivers mirrored past tactics, similar to an event in Hungary last year.
- The incident reduced Piastri's points lead over Norris by three, leaving a 31-point gap.
- The McLaren strategy decision has stirred discussion in the ongoing drivers' championship.
- Fernando Alonso retired from the race due to a suspension failure.
