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Johnny Herbert has drawn parallels between Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, arguing the latter is shown he has what it takes to wrestle the F1 championship from the former.
Johnny Herbert believes that Oscar Piastri is on track to win the F1 drivers’ championship this year, drawing comparisons between him and Max Verstappen.
Piastri’s three consecutive victories have propelled him to the top of the standings, making him the first Australian to lead the title race since Mark Webber in 2010.
With Piastri demonstrating key qualities needed for success, Herbert sees him as a strong contender to secure the championship, unlike Webber who fell short in 2010.
Herbert points out Piastri’s ability to outsmart his rivals, such as Verstappen, and his impressive race craft and consistency throughout the season.
Drawing parallels between Piastri and Verstappen, Herbert praises Piastri’s mental strength and believes he has what it takes to clinch this year’s championship.
