P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There was little to separate Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri throughout the 2025 F1 campaign.
The battle for the F1 title in 2025 was primarily between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with little distance between them for most of the season. In the final rounds, Norris surged ahead of Piastri and held off Max Verstappen to secure his first championship. McLaren maintained they were treating their drivers equally and giving them the same opportunities. However, Marcin Budkowski, a former Alpine executive, hinted at possible unconscious bias within McLaren that may have disadvantaged Piastri. Controversial decisions, such as a team order switch at the Italian Grand Prix, sparked debates among fans and experts. Was there inadvertent favoritism toward Norris by McLaren? Share your thoughts!
