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McLaren Prioritizes Norris in Championship Push, Seeks Piastri's Support. Team principal Andrea Stella emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and fairness in any actions taken to support Norris. Stella stated, “We want to win, but we want to win in the right way.” Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Norris is 62 points behind Max Verstappen, with 232 points still available. Piastri sits fourth in the championship, trailing Verstappen by 106 points. McLaren will shift their strategy, focusing on supporting Norris while still adhering to team principles and fairness between drivers. This policy change follows discussions after the Italian Grand Prix, where Norris and Piastri’s on-track battle cost the team positions. Stella explained that the team’s primary focus is to avoid situations like Monza, where the drivers' racing against each other harmed the team's outcome. Both drivers are committed to supporting the team’s pursuit of both championships while avoiding reckless actions. Stella praised Piastri's maturity, noting that Piastri agreed to sacrifice a victory if necessary for the team's success. Norris, too, prefers to win through merit and not through systematic interference, aiming for fair competition with his teammate. McLaren remains focused on winning the constructors' championship, sitting just eight points behind Red Bull and 31 points ahead of Ferrari.
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