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Piastri Backs Monza Team Order as McLaren Reviews Driver Processes

The teammates arrive in Baku with McLaren close to clinching the constructors' title.

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris by 31 points with eight races left after complying with a position swap at Monza.
  • McLaren told Piastri to let Norris reclaim second place following a slow stop for the Briton, resulting in a six-point swing.
  • Piastri said he would have no regrets over the call and made clear he would not go against a repeated team instruction.
  • Team principal Andrea Stella said the squad has initiated a review of its driver-management processes ahead of Azerbaijan.
  • Toto Wolff contrasted the McLaren duo with Hamilton–Rosberg, Nico Rosberg urged clearer planning, and Bernie Ecclestone accused the team of favoring Norris.