The real problem behind McLaren’s F1 team orders controversy
- Posted by storm on Jul 22, 2024
McLaren's first 1-2 finish of the 2024 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix was overshadowed by a needless team orders controversy - thanks to Lando Norris taking ages to comply with McLaren's instruction to let Oscar Piastri take victory.
Ben Anderson, Edd Straw and Scott Mitchell-Malm analyse how this unfortunate situation unfolded and unpick the consequences for McLaren and its driver lineup.
00:00 The fight to control Norris
01:44 A bad look for McLaren
02:40 Norris's justification - and realisation
04:00 A questionable strategy explained
06:00 Stella lays down the law
07:20 McLaren HAD to test its faith in Norris
08:30 A vital learning curve
10:20 McLaren's unique problem
11:30 What needs to happen now
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