SAO PAULO :McLaren principal Andrea Stella hailed teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Friday for working together in a way he said was unprecedented in Formula One history between title rivals.

Norris retook the championship lead from Piastri last month with a commanding win at the Mexican Grand Prix, but is only one point clear of the Australian with four rounds, and two sprint races, remaining.

Piastri can regain the lead in Saturday's sprint at Interlagos.

"I am personally very proud of our two drivers, our engineers. They collaborate in a way I think that we have not seen before in the history of Formula One," Stella told reporters ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Subscribe to CNA's Recommended Read A single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a

See Full Page