Oscar Piastri has a clear message for Lando Norris: 'I'm not going to do that'
Piastri not interested in playing second fiddle to Norris at McLaren
Oscar Piastri has made it clear that he is not interested in playing second fiddle to Lando Norris at McLaren. The Australian driver, who is set to make his Formula 1 debut with the team in 2023, said that he is "not going to do that" when asked if he would be willing to take on a support role to Norris.
Piastri: 'I'm not here to be a number two driver'
Piastri's comments come amid speculation that McLaren is considering making Norris the team's number one driver in 2023. Norris has been with McLaren since 2019 and has established himself as one of the most promising young drivers in Formula 1. However, Piastri is also a highly-rated driver and has won the Formula 2 championship in 2021.
Piastri's comments make it clear that he is not willing to accept a number two role at McLaren. He said that he is "here to win races and championships" and that he is "not going to do that" if he is not given the chance to lead the team.
McLaren faces a difficult decision
McLaren now faces a difficult decision. The team has two talented drivers on its books and must decide who will be the team's number one driver in 2023. If McLaren decides to make Norris the team's number one driver, it could lead to Piastri leaving the team. However, if McLaren decides to give Piastri an equal chance to Norris, it could lead to tension within the team.
It will be interesting to see how McLaren resolves this situation. The team has a lot of potential, but it needs to find a way to manage its two talented drivers. If McLaren can do that, it could be a major force in Formula 1 in the years to come.
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