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McLaren Boss Makes Strong Statement on Norris-Piastri Contact

McLaren Boss Makes Strong Statement on Norris-Piastri Contact

Summary

McLaren's team boss, Andrea Stella, stated that the team's approach to the competition between its drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, will remain unchanged after a recent race incident in Singapore. Despite contact between the drivers and winning the Constructors' Championship, the focus stays on pursuing the Drivers' Championship without altering tactics.

Key Facts

  • McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri made contact during the Singapore Grand Prix.
  • The incident happened on the opening lap at Turn 3.
  • Norris damaged another car's front wing and later bumped wheels with Piastri.
  • McLaren has rules called "Papaya Rules" to manage how their drivers compete.
  • McLaren won the Constructors' Championship at the Singapore race.
  • Andrea Stella said the team's strategy with their drivers remains the same.
  • Oscar Piastri is leading the team's drivers with a 22-point lead over Norris.
  • There are six races left, with Piastri and Norris being main title contenders.

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