As the dust continues to settle on a polarising Italian Grand Prix, it is time to bring you up to speed with Wednesday\u2019s key talking points.<\/p>\n
Lando Norris<\/a> is suggesting there is no such thing as \u2018papaya rules\u2019, while Nico Rosberg is calling on McLaren to \u201csit down\u201d with their drivers and cover off scenarios which could allow Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri to get out of hand, following the Monza controversy. All this and more, so let\u2019s get to it.<\/p>\n No \u2018papaya rules\u2019, according to Lando Norris<\/p>\n The \u2018papaya rules\u2019 term came to be in 2024, covering the rules of combat for Norris and Piastri. They were to race each other respectfully, give each other room, and not collide.<\/p>\n Now that the pair have gone from title hopefuls, to one of them being a World Champion in waiting, it would stand to reason that the \u2018papaya rules\u2019 have not changed. However, Norris said there are no \u2018papaya rules\u2019 and never was.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 No more papaya rules? Lando Norris shares fresh McLaren update after team orders<\/a><\/p>\n McLaren must \u2018sit down\u2019 with Piastri and Norris<\/p>\n Monza had the potential to spark fireworks within the McLaren camp, after Piastri was ordered to let Norris back through into second, following a slow stop for Norris. Yet, Piastri stated his case for why, in an alternate universe, he could have stayed ahead, yielded to Norris, and perfect harmony remains.<\/p>\n However, a relationship with team-mates can turn sour when the title battle hots up, as Nico Rosberg knows all too well. Therefore, he is urging McLaren to \u201csit down\u201d with Piastri and Norris to address the various scenarios which could create that spark for trouble.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 Nico Rosberg submits McLaren request as \u2018silver rules\u2019 revisited<\/a><\/p>\n Sharp-tongued Bernie Ecclestone strikes for Zak Brown<\/p>\n Under the leadership of Zak Brown as McLaren Racing CEO, the team has undergone a magnificent transformation. From a historic F1 team clinging on for dear life, McLaren is now the leading force, with impressive financial stability and an eye-watering collection of partners.<\/p>\n Former F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone does not believe Brown is a very talented individual, and he told him that straight up. But, one talent he does see in Brown \u2013 the ability to find and keep the right people \u2013 is paying off handsomely.<\/p>\n Read more \u2013 What sharp-tongued Bernie Ecclestone told Zak Brown direct to his face<\/a><\/p>\n Audi strike multi-year deal with Adidas<\/p>\n Speaking of partners, the worst-kept secret has been confirmed by Audi F1. The team has rubber-stamped Adidas as its official apparel partner.<\/p>\n It comes after\u00a0PlanetF1.com\u00a0reported back in June that Audi was on the verge<\/a>\u00a0of striking a deal with Adidas.<\/p>\n