Summary
McLaren faced a controversy during the Italian Grand Prix when Oscar Piastri was asked to let his teammate Lando Norris pass him after a pit stop error. Despite Piastri's initial confusion, both drivers ended with no conflict, maintaining McLaren's principle of fair racing.
Key Facts
- McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were racing for second and third place behind Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix.
- McLaren's pit stop strategy led to Piastri being mistakenly put ahead of Norris.
- Norris encountered an issue during his pit stop, causing him to exit behind Piastri.
- The team instructed Piastri to allow Norris to pass him to correct the order.
- McLaren team principal Andrea Stella emphasized fairness and team principles in making the decision.
- Piastri initially disagreed on the team radio but later accepted the fairness of the decision after the race.
- Norris and Piastri finished the race in second and third positions, respectively.
