Overview

• Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris confirmed that McLaren’s in-house “Papaya Rules” remain in force and that they remain free to race for the championship.
• Lando Norris admitted he misjudged his move on Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, accepted fault and apologized, calling the subsequent team talks “necessary though not joyful.”
• Despite leading the Drivers’ Championship by 22 points, Piastri said he will not seek any preferential treatment from McLaren’s leadership.
• Both drivers and team principals described their post-incident discussions as constructive, with McLaren’s internal dynamics emerging stronger.
• Piastri said he expects McLaren to rebound in the Austrian Grand Prix following the team’s first race of the season without a podium.