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McLaren’s bold decision on Norris and Piastri: fans demand equal treatment for 2026 season

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 30, 2025
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McLaren’s bold decision on Norris and Piastri: fans demand equal treatment for 2026 season

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates after qualifying in pole position with third placed McLaren's Oscar Piastri REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

McLaren Faces Crucial Decision: Fans Demand Equal Treatment for Norris and Piastri!

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, where every millisecond counts and rivalries heat up faster than a turbocharged engine, McLaren finds itself at a crossroads. With the 2026 season on the horizon, the racing powerhouse has made a bold statement: No driver favoritism here! But is this approach sustainable as the stakes get higher?

Since the arrival of Oscar Piastri in 2023, McLaren’s leadership, including CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella, has been adamant about maintaining a level playing field for both Piastri and Lando Norris. This strategy, however, faced its first real test when Piastri was mathematically eliminated from title contention in 2024, leading the team to back Norris’s pursuit of championship glory against the formidable Max Verstappen.

Fast forward to the exhilarating 2025 season, and McLaren’s philosophy of equal treatment was put to the ultimate test. Both Norris and Piastri found themselves embroiled in a fierce title battle right from the season opener in Australia. Although there were intense clashes—particularly in nail-biting races in Canada, Singapore, and Austin—McLaren stood firm on its policy of equality. Neither driver was designated as the team’s number one throughout the campaign, a stance that held even during the climactic Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

But with Norris clinching his first-ever drivers’ title, the question looms larger than ever: Should McLaren reconsider its equal treatment policy? According to a recent poll conducted by RacingNews365, a staggering 67% of Formula 1 fans believe in maintaining this egalitarian approach for the upcoming season. In contrast, only 26.2% advocate for prioritizing Piastri, while a mere 6.8% think Norris should be crowned the team leader.

The overwhelming sentiment from the fans is clear: They want McLaren to continue fostering a spirit of competition and fairness between their star drivers. As McLaren gears up for another thrilling season, the eyes of the racing world will be firmly fixed on how they navigate this delicate balancing act.

As the engines rev and the anticipation builds, one thing is certain: McLaren’s commitment to equality could be the secret ingredient propelling them to new heights—or it could spell disaster if the pressures of competition dictate otherwise. Will they stick to their guns, or will the allure of a number one driver change the game? Only time will tell as we countdown to the next electrifying season!

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