Abu Dhabi GP: Martin Brundle reacts after McLaren confirm team orders

Friday 5 December 2025 09:31, UK

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Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle reacts to the news that McLaren are willing to use team orders to ensure Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri beat Max Verstappen to F1 title ahead of the title decider in Abu Dhabi.

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