McLaren’s 2025 season exposed a “Papaya Paradox”: Oscar Piastri had the pace to lead the championship, yet the team’s own rules and conservative strategy calls repeatedly held him back. From split strategies to enforced position swaps, McLaren routinely favoured Norris, costing Piastri an estimated 41–47 points. The article argues that the real damage wasn’t just lost results, but the erosion of trust — a driver can fight rivals, but not his own team’s decisions.
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