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Ex-F1 Star Takes Aim at McLaren for Anomaly in ‘Papaya Rules’ Orders

Summary by Motorsport Week
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has taken aim at McLaren for a specific anomaly that lies within its frequently-debated ‘papaya rules’ principles. The Woking-based squad produced its first clean sweep of both Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships since 1998 in 2025 after a largely dominant year. Lando Norris overturned a 34-point deficit to team-mate Oscar Piastri to take the title, simultaneously fighting off a resurgent Max Verstapp…
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Despite the world title acquired by Lando Norris in 2025, McLaren F1 assured that there would be no favor to the British in 2026. The famous Papaya Rules who offered perfect equity to the two drivers last year will still be in effect. If a lot of doubts were expressed about this, but not by Oscar Piastri or his entourage, former driver Johnny Herbert believes what McLaren's leaders say. According to him, the two drivers will leave with the same …

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