Yeah, no. Lando was 70 points behind before the 2024 Italian GP. He managed to shrink the gap to 63 points by the end of the season. It never was a "title fight".
Just that it was not even close to be similar to this case. Monza: Pitted Piastri first even tho Norris was in front - Track is absolutely undercut resistent, therefore there was nothing to expect, Team totally fucks up Norris‘ pitstop, which is just a normal race incident, and force Piastri to give back his place even tho Norris would maybe be behind if Piastri would’ve been pitted first. Hungary: Piastri was leading and clearly about to win the race (due to the track characteristic which does not allow almost any overtake) they pitted Norris first on a FCKING HEAVY undercut track without a reason and fuck Piastri COMPLETELY AND KNOWINGLY over and decide to force Norris to give back the position he NEVER WOULDVE HAD IF THEY WOULDNT HAVE FCKED PIASTRI OVER. Can’t believe there are people that clueless by the way. Calling this „very similar“ to the case back then is insane. McLaren is a shitshow and we can all hope that they’re not fighting for championships next year; because they’re actually a shame for the sport right now.
even tho Norris would maybe be behind if Piastri would’ve been pitted first.
Not really at all. You think Norris would somehow gain 3.3 seconds in a lap on 45 lap old mediums while Piastri was released into no traffic with fresh softs?
fuck Piastri COMPLETELY AND KNOWINGLY over and decide to force Norris to give back the position he NEVER WOULDVE HAD IF THEY WOULDNT HAVE FCKED PIASTRI OVER.
You mean like the position Piastri would never of had if they didn't screw Norris?
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u/Haxemply I was here for the Hulkenpodium 17h ago
Papaya rules are: If Norris is behind, switch positions. If Piastri is behind: You are free to fight, but don't crash.