Why McLaren let Norris and Piastri race at Monza

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on the team's performance at the Italian Grand Prix, noting that while the weekend started with a disappointing qualifying result, the race itself showed significant improvement. Stella justified the decision to allow drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to race each other wheel-to-wheel, emphasizing that it was a fair approach given their identical equipment. While Norris expressed frustration during a close moment on track, the team concluded that the incident was benign and reinforced their commitment to letting drivers race based on their internal philosophy. Looking forward, Stella highlighted the positive development of Oscar Piastri, noting that specific adjustments to his driving style have yielded tangible results. As the team prepares for the remainder of the season, Stella remained realistic about the MCL40's potential, identifying tracks with long corners like Austin and Brazil as better suited to the car's characteristics compared to circuits requiring high precision in short corners.