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“Kimi Raikkonen was known as the Iceman in Formula 1, but I’ve even seen him more animated than Oscar.”
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has praised Oscar Piastri for being the calmest head in F1, as Piastri leads the drivers’ championship by 10 points. Piastri has won five of the first nine races, outshining his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Palmer highlighted Piastri’s impressive improvement, especially in qualifying, out-qualifying Norris five times in 2025. Writing on the official F1 website, Palmer commended Piastri for how he handles pressure. Piastri’s ability to remain composed under pressure is seen as a key advantage over Max Verstappen, who faced challenges in Barcelona including a time penalty and points deduction. Palmer believes Piastri’s composed demeanor positions him well to capitalize on major points opportunities, making him a strong contender for the championship title despite a few minor mistakes throughout the season.
