It created a tense, fascinating race. More than that, the radio transmissions - particularly those between Piastri and engineer Tom Stallard, as Piastri said he "didn't care" about Leclerc, all he wanted was to try to beat Norris - revealed for the first time just how much this fight means to both drivers.

McLaren has a "solid racing approach", but the improving relationship between Oscar Lando Norris helps keep the title fight clean.