But that’s entirely down to McLaren and how they choose to operate. It’s not for us to comment on how they run their team.
Horner also praised Piastri’s performance in Baku, saying: “Oscar did a great job, he’s a really talented young driver and I’m sure he’s got a really bright future ahead of him.”
It remains to be seen how McLaren will handle the situation between Norris and Piastri for the remainder of the season, but it’s clear that Horner believes Norris is currently their top priority.
But when the support asset is outperforming the prime asset, then you start to question your strategy and what you need to do going forward. It’s a nice headache to have, but it’s still a headache nonetheless.