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Why Piastri Refused to Submit to Italy…and Why That Could Soon Change

Taking advantage of the absence of team orders, Oscar Piastri attacked and overtook his teammate on the first lap. By doing so, the Australian hammered home the message that he was not there to play water carrier and that he did not intend to put his ambitions aside.

Published on 02/09/2024 à 13:26

Jeremy Satis

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Why Piastri Refused to Submit to Italy…and Why That Could Soon Change

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The brow is furrowed, the stare into space. The Australian has the look of a bad day, upset not only at having lost a victory that seemed promised to him, but also at being assailed by the same questions since Zandvoort. Namely his supposed lack of support for his teammate Lando Norris, which is playing for the championship. The cause: his overtaking on Sunday on the Briton in the first round

Jeremy Satis

Deputy Digital Editor & F1 Reporter

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

02/09/2024 at 01:46 a.m.

Papaya Rules ... message broadcast on the radio at the start of the race at Monza! In short, go for it, fight but without hanging on, team obliges? It will quickly be necessary to decide quickly if McLaren wants to pocket the 2 trophies, that of the Constructors appearing less complicated to achieve than the Drivers' title

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