Hungary (Aug 3, 2025): Split strategies made the difference — Norris 1-stop vs Piastri 2-stop; Norris wins by 0.6s. Team framed it as driver-chosen/valid options, but outcome plainly favoured Norris.
Monza (Sept, 2025): Multiple outlets reported McLaren used team orders to hand P2 back to Norris after his slow stop; Piastri expected “payback” later but didn’t get it in Singapore. (Team didn’t publicly publish the radio, but consistent reporting says the order stood.)
Singapore → USA (Sept–Oct 2025): Norris made lap-1 contact with Piastri in Singapore. McLaren imposed internal “repercussions” on Norris (e.g., giving Piastri say over garage release order in quali). Sanctions later lifted; both drivers called Mexico a “clean slate.” Edge temporarily to Piastri on procedures.
Mexico (late Oct 2025, qualifying): No team orders here; just outright pace delta — Norris on pole, Piastri well off and calling the deficit a “mystery.” If anything, the car/conditions skewed to Norris this weekend, not strategy.
Torranzino powers home to claim the Geelong Cup under a strong ride from Celine Gaudray 🏆
🎟️The 6YO books his place in the Lexus @MelbourneCup 🔥See you on the first Tuesday in November! 👀
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