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Martin Brundle has outlined what Lando Norris must deliver for the rest of the F1 season to defeat McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Martin Brundle predicts that Lando Norris must consistently deliver his best performance to outpace Oscar Piastri for the F1 drivers’ title this season. The McLaren teammates are fiercely competing for their first championship, with Piastri currently leading by 16 points post-summer break. Following the Hungarian Grand Prix, Norris will have 10 races to catch up and surpass the 24-year-old Australian driver, who has secured six wins compared to Norris’ four this year. Norris missed an opportunity to capitalize on pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, resulting in a 14-point advantage swing in favor of Piastri. Brundle highlights the crucial need for Norris to step up his game against his “more consistent” and “more precise” championship rival. Despite acknowledging Norris’ swiftness, Brundle believes Piastri will be challenging to overthrow and emphasizes the necessity for Norris to maintain exceptional performance throughout the remainder of the season. Brundle mentions the potential for both drivers to elevate their performance in the final stages and anticipates an intense battle between Norris and Piastri over the next 10 races and three sprints.
