Tag: Piastri
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McLaren Earns Brazil GP FP1 1-2 as Norris Edges Piastri
McLaren Sparks FP1 Buzz with a 1-2 at Brazil GP Sprint Weekend In a promising start to the Formula 1 Brazil Grand Prix weekend, McLaren locked out the top two positions in the sole free practice session (FP1). Lando Norris led the way, narrowly ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri, signaling a strong performance for the…
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Norris Leads Practice at Brazilian Grand Prix Ahead of Piastri
Norris tops practice as title race tightens in Sao Paulo Lando Norris set the pace in practice for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, staking a strong claim as Formula One returns to the iconic Interlagos circuit. In a session that showcased the competitiveness of the title fight, Norris edged out his championship rival and team-mate…
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McLaren Declares No-Team-Order Stance in F1 Title Chase
McLaren’s Bold Position on the F1 Title Battle In a move that could reshape how teams approach the closing stages of a Formula One title fight, McLaren has publicly stated it would not enforce team orders to secure the drivers’ championship for either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri. The stance, described by the team’s leadership…
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Verstappen Claims Austin Sprint Pole as McLaren Edge Slips in Sprint Qualifying
LIVE: Verstappen edges McLaren to Austin sprint pole The atmosphere at the Circuit of the Americas is electric as Max Verstappen grabbed sprint pole in Austin, beating a strong challenge from the McLaren duo. After a tense session full of overtakes and flawless laps, the Dutch world champion set the benchmark that the rest will…
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Verstappen Beats McLaren to Austin Sprint Pole: Live Reaction & Timing
Live: Verstappen Secures Austin Sprint Pole Ahead of McLaren The tension was high at the Circuit of the Americas as Max Verstappen edged ahead of the McLaren duo to claim sprint pole in Austin. With three sprint poles already claimed in 2025 by Hamilton, Antonelli, and Piastri, Friday’s qualifying shockwaves sent a clear message: the…
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Lando Norris Faces Consequences After Singapore Collision
Overview: Norris admits consequences after Singapore incident Lando Norris has acknowledged that he will face consequences for a first-lap collision with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix. The incident at Turn Three in Marina Bay came after Norris clipped the back of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, damaging his front wing and…
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Norris Faces Consequences as McLaren Holds Him Accountable for Intra-Team Clash
McLaren holds Norris accountable after Singapore clash Formula 1 fans watched a tense intra-team moment at the Singapore Grand Prix as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the opening lap. Although the stewards took no formal action, McLaren signalled that Norris would face consequences for the incident, a move that underscores the team’s commitment…
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Papaya Rules Tested: Piastri vs Norris for F1 Glory as McLaren’s Championship Era Peaks and Strains
Papaya Rules under pressure as the 2025 title fight heats up McLaren’s celebrated “papaya rules” — the team’s three cornerstones: do what’s best for the team, avoid crashing into teammates, and ensure a fair playing field — have powered a remarkable ascent from backmarkers to F1 title contenders. The phrase captured the spirit of 2025,…
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Papaya rules under pressure: Piastri and Norris battle for F1 title as McLaren faces a turning point
Papaya rules—McLaren’s unspoken code comes under pressure In Formula 1 2025, the term papaya rules has become more than a catchy motto for McLaren. It has been the team’s guiding philosophy: do what’s best for the team, avoid teammate clashes, and ensure a fair playing field. For two seasons, this code helped transform a backmarker…
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McLaren’s Challenge: Managing Norris and Piastri in the Title Run-In
McLaren confronts a delicate balance as the title race narrows The Singapore Grand Prix underscored a growing tension inside McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri navigated a collision-filled moment on track. With the championship still within reach, team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged that the way the squad manages its two lead drivers will be…