"Formula 1 is unusual for many reasons, but one element never fails to add drama: two teammates fighting over a single drivers' title. On the one hand, they are employed by the same team and competing on behalf of more than a thousand employees; on the other, they are chasing their own dreams -- ultimately at the expense of the others."
"With Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris the only two drivers still in contention for this year's title, it's a paradox McLaren is all too familiar with. Ever since the team returned to winning ways at the Miami Grand Prix last year, it has worked tirelessly to ensure a level playing field for its drivers should a title be on the line."
"It's easy to forget that little over a year ago, McLaren was still adapting to life with a race-winning car. Ahead of the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Norris only had one win to his name (at that year's Miami Grand Prix) and Piastri had yet to climb on the top step of an F1 podium. The Hungaroring presented the perfect opportunity for the team to add a second victory to its breakthrough season."
Two McLaren teammates, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, remain the only drivers competing for the 2025 drivers' title, creating a direct intra-team championship battle. McLaren has prioritized a level playing field since returning to winning form at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, aiming to balance team and individual interests. The team has made difficult strategic decisions over more than a year to avoid flashpoints, including a driver swap at the Italian Grand Prix. The 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix illustrated earlier tensions when Piastri beat Norris into the first corner after Norris started on pole, and the team navigated threats from rival Lewis Hamilton.
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