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McLaren went into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix saying they would “bias” their approach towards Norris, as the driver closest to championship leader Verstappen.
In the end, Piasti was unable to help because Norris was caught by a yellow flag in qualifying and lined up only 15th on the grid. The Briton eventually finished fourth with Verstappen fifth.
Team principal Andrea Stella had said McLaren’s approach would be “reviewed” after Baku.
Piastri, speaking on media day in Singapore before this weekend’s grand prix, pointed to Norris’ assistance on his way to victory in Baku as an example of how McLaren want to go racing.
Norris backed up Red Bull’s Sergio Perez on the lap before Piastri made his pit stop to ensure his team-mate rejoined the track still ahead of the Mexican.
Piastri then overtook Charles Leclerc for the lead three laps later and held off the Ferrari driver for the rest of the race to win.
Piastri said: “Lando was definitely a factor in the race. He helped with some ‘tyre saving’ with Checo.”
But he said it was impossible to discuss how things might develop between the McLaren drivers in Singapore.
Piastri said: “Until you arrive in a specific situation it’s difficult to discuss apart from demonstrating it on track.”
