Zak Brown says McLaren is likely to sit down with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to understand how the drivers want the team to handle the outcome of their championship battle.Piastri leads Norris by just nine points during the mid-season break,

McLaren is set to win a first F1 world title double since 1998 this season - a dramatic turnaround from the still-struggling team of 2022

Former F1 driver David Coulthard has warned McLaren that the battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris for the drivers’ championship is about to “boil over” as tensions between the pair reach an all-time high.

Oscar Piastri Explains The Reality of McLaren's Papaya Rules In F1 Championship Fight Against Lando Norris originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

F1 star Oscar Piastri has finally cleared up any lingering confusion over what sticking to papaya rules entails. McLaren - led by Zak Brown - have been consistent in their stance that title rivals Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris have permission to race each other, with team strategy often coming second in the pecking order.

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko dumped a heap of praise on McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, though he offered nothing on his teammate, Lando Norris.

McLaren have been the team to beat in 2025, and it’s hard to see anyone catching them before the summer break. Red Bull haven’t found the right upgrades, and Max Verstappen is now 97 points off the lead with 10 races left.