Lando Norris expressed his reluctance to request team orders to overtake teammate Oscar Piastri during the Italian Grand Prix, despite having started from pole position. The race ended with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc winning, while Piastri and Norris finished second and third, respectively, leaving Norris frustrated as he missed an opportunity to close the gap to championship leader Max Verstappen. Norris acknowledged that he would prefer team intervention to maximize points but emphasized his desire to race competitively without relying on orders. Despite his performance, which secured him pole position, he felt his qualifying lap was not up to par. McLaren's internal dynamics are now under scrutiny, as they debate the appropriateness of team orders in light of Norris's championship aspirations. As the season progresses, both drivers face the challenge of balancing competition against team strategy.