Lando Norris was involved in a series of heated radio messages with his race engineer Will Joseph in the closing stages of Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Norris trailed McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri following a poor getaway from pole position, but an earlier second pit-stop propelled him into the lead.
But Norris was then ordered to concede first position to Piastri, allowing the Australian to claim his first win.
Piastri’s race engineer Tom Stallard: “OK, Oscar, once you get to Lando we will swap positions, but we want to avoid Lando having to give up a lot of race time.”
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Joseph to Norris: “We need you to save more tyres please. And let Oscar through.”
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Joseph: “OK, Lando, we still think you are using the tyres too much. In Turn 4, Turn 11 and the rears at exits Turn 6, Turn 9. Oscar is 3.5 (seconds behind). I know you will do the right thing.”
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Joseph: “OK, Lando, (there are) 10 laps to go and we think both cars are using their tyres too much. Just remember every single Sunday morning meeting we have.”
Norris: “Yeah, well tell him to catch up then please.”
Joseph: “Lando, he can’t catch up. You have proved your point and it really doesn’t matter.”
Norris: “He is on much quicker tyres and (under) no pressure. I would have tried the undercut anyway.”
Norris: “And I am fighting for a world championship, am I not?”
Joseph: “I am trying to protect you, mate. I promise, I am trying to protect you.”
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Joseph: “Ok, Lando there are five laps to go and the way to win a world championship is not by yourself. It is with the team and you are going to need Oscar and you are going to need the team.”
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P2! Great racing out there, Lando! ?
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Joseph: “If there is a safety car, this is going to make it very awkward. Please do it now.”
Norris moves aside to let Piastri take the lead.
Norris: “You don’t need to say anything.”
