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I'm a relatively new F1 follower. Can someone explain why Norris would have been called to pit before Piastri if they didn't want him to undercut him? What's the thought there? Sucks for Lando to give up a win like that.

On the other hand if he'd just given up the spot much earlier when he was told to, maybe Mclaren lets them race and he passes Piastri on his own merit.
 
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I'm a relatively new F1 follower. Can someone explain why Norris would have been called to pit before Piastri if they didn't want him to undercut him? What's the thought there? Sucks for Lando to give up a win like that.

On the other hand if he'd just given up the spot much earlier when he was told to, maybe Mclaren lets them race and he passes Piastri on his own merit.
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simple answer: it's a team order that sometimes between teams that dictates strategy.... it's only seen in F1....... rarely is it used in Indycar and not so much in NASCAR.... and it depends on the team as well... I know Penske's # 1 rule is don't wreck teammates if racing for a win....
 
Chileiceman said:
I'm a relatively new F1 follower. Can someone explain why Norris would have been called to pit before Piastri if they didn't want him to undercut him? What's the thought there? Sucks for Lando to give up a win like that.

On the other hand if he'd just given up the spot much earlier when he was told to, maybe Mclaren lets them race and he passes Piastri on his own merit.
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Chileiceman said:
I'm a relatively new F1 follower. Can someone explain why Norris would have been called to pit before Piastri if they didn't want him to undercut him? What's the thought there? Sucks for Lando to give up a win like that.

On the other hand if he'd just given up the spot much earlier when he was told to, maybe Mclaren lets them race and he passes Piastri on his own merit.
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"To cover Hamilton" was the reason given on the radio.

The simple explanation was the team tried too hard to compensate for the bad strategy that cost Piastri at Silverstone and ended up covering for something that they weren't in any real danger from.

Considering when they made their final stops Norris could and probably should have given the place back and gone for the win on merit. Norris could also have not made a mess of the start and been in a position to win himself anyway, but he still needs to improve the way he deals with situations like that now he's in a race-winning F1 car. I'd say this particular incident is about 95% the team trying too hard to be clever, 5% Norris not realising how the final stint was going to play out and trying to win on merit.
 
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Audi announce ex-Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto as new F1 boss

Audi have announced former Ferrari Team Principal Mattia Binotto is returning to Grand Prix racing as the new leader of their Formula 1 project.
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Alpine unveil special Deadpool & Wolverine livery

Alpine have revealed a striking one-off livery ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, inspired by the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film.
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Red Bull Gives Max Verstappen A Bedtime

"We agreed he would no longer run simulations so late in the future."
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Spa Francochamps (Belgium) TV Schedule; Sky also reporting that Verstappen likely will be assessed a 10 place grid penalty for engine exceed limits for the 3rd year in a row at Spa

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Confirmed:
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Formula 1: Red Bull's Max Verstappen to take 10-place grid penalty at Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding engine allowance

Red Bulls Max Verstappen to serve a 10-place grid penalty at this weekends Belgian Grand Prix after exceeding engine allowance; Dutchman has won last two races at Spa following grid penalties; watch Belgian Grand Prix weekend live on Sky Sports from Friday-Sunday
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Hopefully the midfield drivers don't just let Verstappen pass easily. The more angry he is as he makes his way to the front of the pack the better the race will be. Ferrari looks to be back on the pace as well. If Perez can get his head in the game you have 8 drivers that have a shot to win. That should make for a pretty good race.
 
Bruno the "Rat" Famin out at Alpine. It wasn't hard to see there was more leadership in a piece of drift wood and he went out of his way to stab Otmar in the back.. Rat
 
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