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Lando Norris intriguingly compares Oscar Piastri to Daniel Ricciardo
Norris and Ricciardo were teammates at McLaren for two seasons, but Ricciardo was unexpectedly replaced by rookie Piastri. Piastri achieved his first F1 podium in the recent race in Japan. Norris admitted that Piastri has pushed him more than Ricciardo did in the past couple of years, mainly due to adapting quickly to driving the car. Norris believes it’s a good thing to have a teammate who can push him and from whom he can learn. Despite their different driving styles and backgrounds, Norris and Piastri generally have similar comments and desires for improvement. McLaren’s upgraded car has been performing well, with Norris earning four second-place finishes in the last seven races. With Piastri’s arrival, McLaren now has two promising drivers with bright futures. As for Ricciardo, he spent the first half of 2023 off the F1 grid before returning with AlphaTauri, where he will stay for the upcoming season.
Source: Crash
