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Does Piastri think McLaren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A

Does Piastri think McLaren may be favouring Norris over him? F1 Q&A

Summary

The article discusses speculation about whether McLaren's Formula 1 team favors Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri. McLaren's CEO, Zak Brown, states there is no favoritism, explaining recent race decisions were strategic rather than preferential. The article also touches on Piastri's performance in recent races.

Key Facts

  • Lando Norris won the race in Mexico and leads the World Championship standings by one point.
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown insists there is no favoritism between Norris and Piastri.
  • Norris and Piastri are competing closely in the championship with only one point difference in standings.
  • Brown cites specific races like Hungary and Italy to explain decisions were strategic, not favoritism.
  • The decision for Piastri to let Norris pass in Monza was similar to a strategy used in Hungary the previous year.
  • Piastri's recent performances have been mixed, with some challenges in races like Baku and Singapore.
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