THEY'RE FLAGGING

Button: Norris & Piastri battle leaving mark on McLaren

- BY DANIEL MOXON

JENSON BUTTON believes the title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is “starting to take its toll” on McLaren.

They have been dominant all season but struggled in Baku two weeks ago with Piastri crashing out while Norris was well down the order in seventh.

Former McLaren racer Button (above) said: “When you look back at Baku, the McLarens were still quick but their two drivers fighting for the world championship, it's starting to take its toll.

“Then you have Max Verstappen, who has won four, going out and enjoying himself.”