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Alain Prost makes surprise claim he “pushed” for a top F1 driver to get a break
Alain Prost claims he was instrumental in guiding Oscar Piastri into Formula 1, with Piastri currently leading the drivers’ championship in the 2025 season.
Prost closely followed Piastri during their time together at Renault, eventually convincing the team to sign him to their driver academy.
The F1 legend admires Piastri’s calculated driving style and intelligence in wheel-to-wheel battles, likening him to himself in terms of strategic racing decisions.
McLaren faces a challenge managing Piastri and Lando Norris, with tensions already boiling over between the two drivers.
Despite the competition from Max Verstappen and George Russell, Prost believes McLaren has a strong enough advantage to allow both drivers to fight for the title without imposing team orders.
Reflecting on his own championship battles with Ayrton Senna in 1986, Prost is confident McLaren can avoid the pitfalls of internal rivalry and come out successful in the 2025 season.
