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McLaren’s team orders scandal: did controversial decisions jeopardize championship glory?

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
January 2, 2026
in Motorsports
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McLaren’s team orders scandal: did controversial decisions jeopardize championship glory?

Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with McLaren chief executive Zak Brown after winning the Chinese Grand Prix REUTERS/Go Nakamura

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McLaren’s Team Orders Stir Controversy Amid F1 Dominance: What Went Wrong?

In a season characterized by sheer dominance, McLaren’s 2025 Formula 1 campaign has been painted with both glory and controversy. The Woking-based team clinched the coveted constructors’ championship and, with Lando Norris at the helm, celebrated its first drivers’ title since the glory days of Lewis Hamilton in 2008. However, the road to victory was not without its bumps, and the management of driver dynamics has ignited a firestorm of debate.

As the team basked in the brilliance of their performance, questions began to swirl around the contentious decisions made by team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown regarding the treatment of Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri. Their commitment to maintaining a level playing field between the two drivers has been met with mixed reactions, leaving some critics fuming while others applauded the strategy.

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The core issue? Accusations of indecisiveness in the face of a looming threat from the formidable Max Verstappen. While McLaren’s strategy was to avoid favoritism, this approach drew ire when it became clear that team orders were either inconsistently applied or withheld at critical moments. The most glaring example? The Italian Grand Prix, where Piastri was controversially instructed to relinquish second place to Norris, a decision that has sparked outrage among fans and pundits alike.

A recent poll conducted by RacingNews365 revealed that a staggering two-thirds of respondents deemed this team order the most contentious of the season. This pivotal moment at Monza was not just a mere racing incident; it became a strategic turning point that ultimately helped Norris fend off Verstappen by a mere two points at the end of the championship. What could have been a seamless collaboration instead turned into a battleground of loyalty and rivalry.

As we delve deeper into the implications of McLaren’s team orders, the racing community is left to ponder: Were these decisions a necessary evil in the pursuit of victory, or did they undermine the integrity of the sport? Fans are encouraged to weigh in—what’s your take on McLaren’s handling of its drivers? Did the team sacrifice fairness for the sake of glory?

As McLaren celebrates its achievements, the shadow of controversy looms large, leaving us all questioning whether the end justifies the means in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2025-formula-1-championship2025-mclaren-f1-championshipLando NorrisLewis HamiltonOscar Piastri
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