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What are 'papaya rules' in F1?
short by Pravel Jain / on Sunday, 12 October, 2025
'Papaya rules' are McLaren's code of conduct for teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris during on-track battles. The word 'papaya' refers to the colour of the fruit that bears a resemblance to the iconic orange colour of McLaren. The rules remind them to race freely but fairly and avoid collisions, and also ensure equality, with no designated 'number one' driver.
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