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McLaren Favoritism Debate Rages As Australian Senator Enters The Fray
- A German-level debate emerged as an Australian senator questioned whether McLaren favored Norris over Piastri after the Qatar Grand Prix.
- Piastri showed form with a sprint win and a P2, helped by a strong start before McLaren’s pit strategy under a safety car affected his race.
- McLaren CEO Zak Brown rejected any suggestion of bias, calling it 'total nonsense' and a distraction from facts.
- Norris extended a close gap to Verstappen and held a lead over Piastri, keeping the title race open going into Abu Dhabi.
- The article notes social media controversy around the team’s strategy and driver order in the Qatar race.
- The report references a previous Italian Grand Prix strategy swap that sparked discussion about favoritism among fans.
- Zak Brown emphasized that statements of favoritism lack proof and are not grounded in reality within the team.
- The piece positions the upcoming Abu Dhabi finale as decisive for the title chase among the three drivers.
- The article includes unrelated but related list of recent F1 headlines tied to Piastri and McLaren.
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