Piastri overtook Norris on the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix, which left the British driver vulnerable to Leclerc. This race led to a wider team orders discussion at McLaren and whether Piastri should support Norris’ title bid.

Piastri found himself on the wrong end of McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ this season, the Australian driver asked to play the number two role to Lando Norris if necessary. ‘Osca