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Stella explains why McLaren intra-team battle was put on pause
©McLaren Phillip van Osten
16/03/2025 at 14:0816/03/2025 at 13:40 The Australian Grand Prix took an unexpected turn at one point when McLaren issued a surprising team order to Oscar Piastri, instructing him to hold position behind teammate Lando Norris despite appearing faster at that stage of the race. The decision raised eyebrows as it contradicted McLaren’s pre-season stance that the two drivers would be allowed to race freely. Team Principal Andrea Stella has since shed light on the rationale behind the move, unveiling a tale of backmarkers, weather worries, and a calculated pause intended to help shape McLaren’s triumphant day. A Dominant Duo Faces a Dilemma McLaren’s grip on...
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