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Oscar Piastri scored 82 points fewer than McLaren team-mate Lando Norris last season, but will the Australian be able to overcome the Briton this year?
In 2025, Oscar Piastri faces a significant challenge to surpass Lando Norris as McLaren’s top driver, given the 82-point gap between them last season. Despite showcasing impressive speed at times, Piastri struggled to achieve consistent high results compared to Norris, resulting in their point difference. While Norris contended for the drivers’ title in 2024, finishing second, Piastri settled for fourth place. McLaren secured their first constructors’ title in nearly three decades, setting high expectations for both drivers to vie for the drivers’ championship. With McLaren’s strong performance expected to continue this year, the pressure is on Piastri and Norris to excel from the season opener in Australia. The stage is set for an intense intra-team battle between the two drivers at McLaren; who do you think will come out on top? Share your opinion by participating in the poll below!
