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Oscar Piastri has denied that his title fight in F1 with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris has similarities to manager Mark Webber’s duel with Sebastian Vettel.
Oscar Piastri has refuted any similarities between his Formula 1 title battle with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and Mark Webber’s rivalry with Sebastian Vettel. Despite Norris narrowing the gap with back-to-back wins in Austria and Britain, Piastri maintains the edge, with eight points separating them heading into Belgium. Piastri, who is mentored by the former F1 driver Mark Webber, emphasizes the differences between his and Webber’s rivalries, particularly in handling on-track collisions. Both Piastri and Norris are committed to ensuring that their championship fight doesn’t harm team unity at McLaren, aiming for continued success in Formula 1 beyond the current season. McLaren’s dominance in 2025 has made the Drivers’ Championship essentially a battle between Piastri and Norris, with the team’s internal management being crucial in maintaining harmony and success.
