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Ecclestone claims McLaren ‘clearly' favouring Norris
Nov.5 Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone believes McLaren has tilted its support toward Lando Norris in the second half of the season – at the expense of teammate Oscar Piastri. 'Yes, that's how it looks,' the 95-year-old told RTL. Ecclestone said Piastri was 'clearly faster' at the beginning of the season, but claimed the Australian has recently been 'slowed down using various methods'. 'McLaren prefers the English driver Norris. He has more star power and marketing qualities for them, more camera presence and public exposure. That's why it's probably better for McLaren,' Ecclestone added. He also criticised McLaren's so-called Papaya Rules, saying they were hurting Piastri....
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