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    McLaren’s F1 drivers may prioritise “self-interest”, claims Horner

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    McLaren’s F1 drivers may prioritise “self-interest”, claims Horner

    Horner Warns of Self-Interest Among Mclaren Drivers as Championship Battle Heats Up

    Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner, has raised concerns about the potential for "self-interest to outweigh team interest" at McLaren, following a tense battle between their drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. The drivers’ duel unfolded under a late-race safety car, prompting questions about team cohesion amid their competitive aspirations.

    Tensions Rise at Imola

    During the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri found themselves in a strategic standoff, ultimately prioritizing personal ambitions as they raced for second place. While McLaren permitted the duo to race freely, Horner suggested that such dynamics could jeopardise the team’s overall performance in the season standings.

    Strategic Decisions Under the Safety Car

    Norris opted to pit under the safety car, re-emerging just behind his teammate Piastri. This decision, according to Horner, left McLaren vulnerable to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who ultimately maintained a comfortable lead. The Red Bull chief noted that the lengthy pit lane at Imola posed complications for McLaren, as their two-stop strategy caused traffic issues for both drivers.

    Horner commented, “They obviously pulled the trigger on the two-stop, but it dropped you out because of the length of the pitlane being 27 seconds. It put him into a world of pain traffic-wise."

    A Close Call on the Track

    As the race progressed, Norris successfully navigated past Piastri in a closely contested manoeuvre at Tamburello. While both drivers managed to avoid contact, Horner remarked on the inherent tension of the situation, stating, “At some point, self-interest will always outweigh team interest. That’s the conflict.”

    Red Bull Stands Strong

    Despite the McLaren duel, Horner expressed confidence in Red Bull’s performance, highlighting Verstappen’s combination of competitive lap times and tyre management as pivotal to their race strategy. “We had the pace to cover whatever they could throw at us,” Horner said, praising his driver for managing the race effectively.

    Conclusion: A Fork in the Road for McLaren

    As McLaren finds themselves in a competitive position with both drivers striving for individual success, the question remains whether they can maintain a cohesive team strategy moving forward. With the championship race intensifying, it will be critical for the Woking-based team to navigate these challenges while keeping both drivers focused on the ultimate goal.

    Stay tuned as the season unfolds, and the dynamics of team strategy in Formula 1 continue to evolve.

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