Why Norris challenging Qatar team orders was part of McLaren F1 protocol

Norris had emerged after the final stops behind team-mate Oscar Piastri, as the pair looked set for yet another podium double.

But amid concerns that it could cost valuable time and potentially open the door for fourth-placed George Russell to come through if they raced each other, McLaren intervened to call off the fight. 

It came on the team radio to tell Norris to not challenge Piastri ahead, with the pair finishing in that order behind…