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McLaren issue statement on Lando Norris opposing team orders

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has defended Lando Norris questioning team orders during last weekend's Qatar Grand Prix, when closing on Oscar Piastri. Starting from 10th, a podium seemed like a huge challenge for the 23-year-old; however, his chances massively increased after both Mercedes drivers span at the opening corner. Norris made lightwork of most of the drivers ahead of him, before overcutting Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc, promoting him into third. When he got himself into third, Norris was six seconds behind his team-mate, a gap which reduced in rapid fashion. Want to work in Formula 1? Browse the latest F1 job vacancies It wasn't long until Norris was almost within...
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