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Jacques Villeneuve weighs up the 2025 F1 title race between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris
1997 F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes that Mark Webber’s mentorship will greatly benefit Oscar Piastri as he competes against McLaren teammate Lando Norris for the F1 title. Piastri and Norris are separated by just nine points after 14 rounds this season, with Piastri showing early success with three wins in the MCL39. Lando Norris has seen a turnaround in performance following a suspension upgrade, winning three of the last four races after a DNF in Canada. The competition between Piastri and Norris has been intense, with Norris capitalizing on Piastri’s penalties at Silverstone and Hungary. Villeneuve draws parallels to past F1 rivalries like Prost-Senna, emphasizing the importance of internal battles within the same team. Both drivers have shown strong performances, making the F1 title race unpredictable and exciting.
