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“It’s not an if, it’s a when and we will see when that comes. Of course, we will try and avoid everything as much as possible. It’s inevitable that it happens in racing.”
Lando Norris acknowledged the inevitability of an on-track clash with F1 title rival and McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, amidst their closely contested battle for the championship.
Despite just a 10-point difference after nine rounds in the 2025 F1 season, Piastri’s five wins have given him significant momentum over Norris.
Norris has struggled with errors in his campaign but remains competitive and within reach of Piastri.
Both drivers are aware that a confrontation between them is likely as they race for the title, emphasizing their mutual drive to win and beat each other.
While Norris has faced challenges, including being outpaced by Piastri in Barcelona, he remains focused on the competition and the teamwork within McLaren.
The two drivers, though expecting an eventual clash on track, aim to handle it professionally and with sportsmanship, recognizing the inevitability of such incidents in racing.
Norris praises Piastri’s remarkable improvement and their enjoyable rivalry, acknowledging the Australian driver’s progress and high-level performance in their third season together in F1.
