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McLaren Prepares Post-Season Protocols as Piastri Edges Norris in Title Duel

Zak Brown is preparing to guide both drivers through post-season celebrations to safeguard team harmony

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri leads teammate Lando Norris by nine points after securing a one-two finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 3.
  • Lando Norris has won three of the last four races, narrowing the championship gap as the field heads into the midseason break.
  • McLaren celebrated its 200th grand prix victory and holds a 299-point advantage over Ferrari in the constructors’ standings.
  • Team principal Zak Brown said he will sit down with Piastri and Norris to agree on how to honor the champion and console the runner-up.
  • Reigning champion Max Verstappen trails by 97 points and warned that persistent car issues may prevent further wins this year.