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Is Piastri having the best rookie season since Hamilton?
Oscar Piastri’s rookie campaign in Formula 1 has been highly impressive, leading many to view him as a future star in the sport. Piastri’s success is not surprising considering his strong performances in junior categories, where he won titles in Formula 3 and Formula 2. However, the transition to Formula 1 presents new challenges, including managing the complexities of the car and dealing with increased media and fan attention. Although Piastri has not matched the performance of his teammate Lando Norris overall, it should be noted that Norris has several more seasons of F1 experience. Piastri’s consistent performances have raised the question of whether this may be the best rookie campaign since Lewis Hamilton’s debut season, where he challenged for the World Championship. Compared to other rookies, Piastri has made few mistakes and has progressed alongside McLaren’s development as a competitive team. While drivers like Max Verstappen have also had successful rookie seasons, Piastri has entered F1 with a solid foundation of experience, thanks to extensive testing with Alpine.
Source: RacingNews 365
