McLaren are confident competition between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will not endanger the team's Formula One championship defence if the drivers find themselves battling for the individual title.

One week before the McLaren drivers defend the team's first Constructor's Championship in 26 years, Lando Norris takes Oscar Piastri for a spin around Silverstone in the McLaren P1.

In the weeks before the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, back in October of 2023, McLaren CEO Zak Brown looked me square in the eye and made a straightforward declaration about the team’s driver pairing of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

McLaren has revealed that a desire to avoid potential distractions from rival Formula 1 teams showing interest in its drivers

Originally published as Australian driver Oscar Piastri signs fresh multi-year extension with F1 powerhouse McLaren

They're used to driving at high speed in their day jobs, so Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri looked very much at home in the 217 mph McLaren P1 hypercar.