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McLaren draws Piastri-Schumacher-Alonso comparisons after striking new deal
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has compared rookie Oscar Piastri to F1 World Champions Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, praising his talent, attitude, and values. Piastri has performed impressively in his debut season on the F1 grid, including a second-place finish in the Belgian Grand Prix Sprint and a seventh-place finish in Singapore. Stella, who has worked with top F1 talent throughout his career, explained that McLaren looked at Piastri’s results in junior categories before signing him and was impressed by his self-awareness and desire to continuously improve. Stella also highlighted Piastri’s ability to contribute to the team’s culture and values, comparing him to Schumacher’s talent for building a sense of unity within the team. The decision to extend Piastri’s contract was made early on, due to his evident qualities and the positive impact he has had on the team.
Source: RacingNews 365
