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Oscar Piastri “angry side” emerges, “fireworks” predicted against Lando Norris
The battle for the F1 championship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is expected to intensify according to Martin Brundle’s analysis of recent events at the British Grand Prix. Norris secured victory in his home race after a crucial time penalty was given to his McLaren teammate Piastri, who lost his lead during the race and finished behind Norris by 6.8 seconds. Piastri’s championship lead has been reduced to eight points, leading to visible frustration from the Australian driver. Despite requesting a position swap post-penalty, Piastri acknowledged McLaren’s unlikely compliance, maintaining a competitive spirit with Norris who have won five and four grands prix respectively this season. The equal treatment of drivers at McLaren, as outlined by the ‘Papaya rules’, may come into play as the title race gets more intense with both drivers showcasing strong performances. Brundle opines that the showdown for the Drivers’ Championship is shaping up to be a thrilling battle between Piastri and Norris, with both drivers having the potential to deliver fireworks on the track.
