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McLaren wants Norris to win world title – Ecclestone

Sep.9   McLaren is facing heavy criticism after ordering Oscar Piastri to hand second place to teammate Lando Norris at Monza on Sunday. The call, which reduced Norris' championship deficit from 34 to 31 points, was justified by team principal Andrea Stella as a matter of 'philosophy.' Piastri had inherited the position when Norris lost time in a slow pitstop, but team radio revealed the Australian's reluctance. 'I said what I had to say on the radio,' Piastri admitted afterwards. 'Once I got the second request, I wasn't going to go against the team.' The decision drew boos from the Italian crowd and has since attracted criticism from across the paddock and beyond. Former F1 supremo...
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