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Lewis Hamilton has heaped praise upon Oscar Piastri, but pointed out an “unimaginable” force the Australian – and his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris – must deal with.
Lewis Hamilton highlighted the tremendous pressure faced by Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as they battle in the F1 title race, emphasizing that it would be hard for most to grasp the extent of it.
Hamilton praised Piastri for his excellent performance this season, especially as part of McLaren’s intense internal rivalry with Norris while also contending with Max Verstappen from Red Bull.
Piastri currently leads the championship standings after seven rounds, with a 13-point advantage over Norris and a further nine points ahead of Verstappen.
The competition between the McLaren drivers, along with the presence of Verstappen, creates an exciting dynamic for the title chase, with Hamilton expressing his delight in seeing his former team competing at a high level.
He commended Piastri’s impressive consistency and performance, noting the intense pressure they both must navigate and acknowledging their skill in delivering strong results in qualifying and races.
