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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are currently embroiled in a fight for their first F1 titles.
Oscar Piastri believes his relationship with Lando Norris will not deteriorate despite their battle for the F1 title.
Piastri currently leads Norris by a narrow nine-point margin in the drivers’ championship at the summer break.
As McLaren has shown strong performance this year, Piastri and Norris are considered the main contenders for the championship.
Their on-track clash in Canada was resolved swiftly when Norris accepted responsibility, maintaining a positive off-track relationship.
While the competition is expected to intensify, Piastri remains confident in their ability to balance friendship and rivalry during races.
Piastri praised McLaren’s progress, marveling at their transformation into the fastest team on the grid within the last six months.
He acknowledged the unique position of fighting mainly against a teammate for victories, making the season both challenging and enjoyable.
