Lando Norris has insisted that Oscar Piastri does not “owe me one” despite playing a role in his McLaren team-mate’s victory at last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. And he confirmed that his contribution in holding up Sergio Perez in Baku did not fall under McLaren‘s so-called ‘papaya rules’ system.

However, the nature of the yellow flag also left McLaren seeking clarification from the FIA as to why it was shown. It was costly for Norris and, potentially, his championship hopes as Verstappen bids to widen the 62-point gap on Sunday from sixth on the grid.