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McLaren’s Strategy for F1 2025: Equal Ground for Piastri and Norris amid Championship Ambitions

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 14, 2025
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McLaren’s Strategy for F1 2025: Equal Ground for Piastri and Norris amid Championship Ambitions

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Practice - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 14, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris during practice REUTERS/Edgar Su

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As we gear up for the start of the Formula 1 2025 season, all eyes are on McLaren’s dynamic duo, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The team aims to hit the ground running, with both drivers set for a phenomenal showdown. Unlike Red Bull and Mercedes, which have a clear hierarchy within their driver line-ups, McLaren’s approach presents an intriguing balance of power, with both drivers on an equal footing.

Last season, the British talent, Lando Norris, consistently outperformed, leading McLaren to support his title bid with what they termed ‘papaya rules’. Initially, these rules were merely guidelines for on-track battles, but as the season progressed, they evolved into explicit instructions for Piastri to support Norris. In an admirable show of sportsmanship, Piastri embraced this supporting role during the championship’s critical final stages.

However, as we head into a new season, the slate is wiped clean. Piastri, now entering his third Formula 1 season, seems poised for a closer contest with Norris. Adding to this, Piastri’s new contract extension puts him on equal financial footing with his more seasoned teammate. To cap it off, McLaren enters this season as the team to beat, following a strong pre-season test with the MCL39.

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McLaren’s team boss, Andrea Stella, addressed the elephant in the room: how would the ‘papaya rules’ be implemented this season to prevent any costly collisions or mishaps between Norris and Piastri? Speaking ahead of the season opener in Australia, Stella emphasized the need for a strong foundation at all levels.

Stella acknowledged that last season saw some intense head-to-head racing between the two drivers. He referred to incidents like Piastri’s bold move on Norris at Monza, which cost Norris as he fell to third behind Charles Leclerc. Stella disclosed that these situations were reviewed together, providing a framework for how the drivers should collaborate in the future.

Stella’s sentiments were echoed by Norris, who downplayed the existence of any specific ‘papaya rules’. He emphasized the need for fair racing and mutual respect, pointing out that these were their strengths last season. The only hard and fast rule, according to Norris, is to keep both cars on track without causing damage. The focus, he said, is on racing each other and pushing each other to the limit.

As for whether any team orders would be imposed earlier this season to bolster a championship bid if one driver pulls ahead of the other, Norris remained noncommittal. He stated that his focus was on the present and not on potential future scenarios.

Meanwhile, Piastri affirmed that the rules of engagement for this season were clear and that both drivers would be striving for victory. Starting from zero, he said, both of them would give their best to win.

In sum, the stage is set for an intense and exciting season of Formula 1 racing. With McLaren’s balanced driver lineup and the promise of fair and fierce competition, fans can expect a thrilling watch. The challenge for Norris and Piastri will be to balance their individual ambitions with the team’s broader goals, a task they seem well-equipped to handle.

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