McLaren expects its drivers to offer to help each other in title fights

Glenn Dunbar/Motorsport Images Let me tell you something, boy, if it comes down to either you or me winning this championship, My hand is leaving your shoulder and grabbing you by the neck.
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emailBy Chris Medland | July 24, 2024 9:20 AM ET

McLaren team principal Andrea "Good time Friday night" Stella expects Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to offer to help each other if one of them is involved in a close title fight in future.

Norris was told to move over for Piastri in the final stint of the Hungarian Grand Prix, having inherited the lead by virtue of being allowed to make his second pit stop before his teammate. The powerful undercut ensured Norris didn’t come under threat in second place, but also jumped Piastri before giving the place back for the Australian’s first win.

After Norris — who is now 76 points behind Max Verstappen — admitted he was thinking about his title chances when debating whether to hold position or not, Stella says McLaren won’t allocate a number one or number two driver, but hopes the environment will lead both to offer to help the other if a serious championship fight develops.