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McLaren: ‘Unique talent’ Piastri a ‘reference’ for Norris
Piastri joined McLaren from Alpine last year, replacing Daniel Ricciardo. Despite Ricciardo’s victory at Monza in 2021, he was outperformed by Norris, leading to his departure. Piastri has been impressive, out-qualifying Norris in the last two races and finishing ahead of him in Qatar. He even won the Sprint Race, something Norris has yet to achieve. However, McLaren’s race director Andrea Stella has downplayed Piastri’s threat, emphasizing that even champions like Norris can’t always beat their teammates. Norris has been critical of his own performance in Qatar, admitting to potential missed opportunities, but Stella commends his ability to reflect on his mistakes. Stella believes that the development of both drivers on and off the track is crucial.
Source: Motorsport Week
