A slow pit stop for Lando Norris tied the hands of McLaren to reinstate papaya rules, this time to championship leader Oscar Piastri at Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix. Should McLaren continue to try to keep papaya rules despite both of their drivers fighting for title? Wyatt Watson and Maximo Brignardello analyze the situation.
Plus, Ferrari might have struggled to podium for the Tifosi in their home manufacturer race, but the team still holds second in the constructors championship. How long can they stay ahead of Mercedes and Red Bull?
Finally, Max Verstappen showed record-breaking pace at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday. The duo discuss what other superlatives he can achieve as well as the V8 engine considerations being pushed farther into the future.
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Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
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