Pakistan, Aug. 9 -- McLaren boss Andrea Stella is proud of the way Formula One world champion Lando Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri have conducted themselves following last season's battle for the drivers' championship.

British driver Norris eventually overcame the Australian in a three-way fight, also involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen, to clinch his maiden world title, even though Piastri had held a 34-point lead with nine races remaining.

There were several occasions where McLaren's wish to ensure both Norris and Piastri raced on even terms were put to the test but relations between the pair remained cordial.

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