{"id":36386,"date":"2026-10-18T17:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T17:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/formula-1-what-are-mclarens-papaya-rules-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T17:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T17:16:14","slug":"formula-1-what-are-mclarens-papaya-rules-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.godj.com\/sport\/formula-1-what-are-mclarens-papaya-rules-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula 1: What are McLaren’s papaya rules?"},"content":{"rendered":"


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‘Papaya rules’ are a code of conduct for McLaren team-mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris on the racing track.<\/b><\/p>\n

The word ‘papaya’ refers to the colour of the fruit that bears a resemblance to the iconic orange colour of McLaren.<\/p>\n

The drivers are often told of ‘papaya rules’ on radio messages during races when they are battling each other.<\/p>\n

It essentially reminds the drivers that they are free to race, but they must keep the battle fair, clean and avoid colliding.<\/p>\n

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said both Piastri and Norris have been involved in creating the code.<\/p>\n

It also ensures equality and fairness between the two drivers as McLaren do not have a designated ‘number one’ driver.<\/p>\n

During the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, there was a final-lap collision between the McLarens<\/a> as Norris tried to pass Piastri at Turn Five.<\/p>\n

Piastri defended his position but the cars touched and spun in unison, ending the Australian’s race while Norris went on to finish eighth.<\/p>\n

Stella said: “Very simply, it is unacceptable that two McLarens ever come together on track. This is a fundamental principle of how we go racing, and something both drivers are very well aware of.”<\/p>\n

The guidelines caused tension between the two drivers as they fought for the drivers’ championship – which was won by Norris at the final race of the 2025 season in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n

McLaren won the 2025 constructors’ championship with six races remaining at the Singapore Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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