The Race F1 Podcast Italian GP: Will McLaren live to regret its latest team order call?
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Sep 7, 2025 The Italian Grand Prix showcased Max Verstappen's dominance and raised questions about McLaren's controversial team orders involving Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The discussion delves into the impact of these decisions on team dynamics and future races. Insights on driver performances highlight the struggles of rookies like Kimi Antonelli and Gabriel Bortoleto compared to established drivers. The podcast also explores the competitive landscape of midfield teams and the evolving dynamics that shape strategies in Formula 1.
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Rules Can't Cover Every Race Twist
- McLaren's team-order system aims for fairness but can't cover every scenario.
- Attempts to prevent one risk can accidentally create another, as Monza showed.
Team Orders Create Driver-Team Tension
- Team and driver priorities can diverge sharply when championships are at stake.
- Drivers may comply reluctantly; refusal risks longer-term team friction.
3.9s Pit Error Changed The Order
- Edd Straw recounts how a gunning error added about 3.9 seconds to Norris's pit time.
- That extra time, not the undercut itself, caused the position change between McLaren drivers.