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Max Verstappen might have suffered a controversial defeat to Oscar Piastri, but the Dutchman is not short of praise for the McLaren driver.
Max Verstappen believes that Oscar Piastri has the qualities needed to compete for the F1 drivers’ championship this season, praising Piastri’s victory over him at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Despite Verstappen starting from pole position, Piastri managed to secure the win after a penalty was imposed on Verstappen for gaining an advantage by leaving the circuit. With this victory, Piastri took the lead in the championship standings for the first time. Under the mentorship of Mark Webber, Piastri has shown significant progress in just his third F1 season, earning praise from Verstappen for his calm and consistent approach to racing. Verstappen values the support that Webber provides to Piastri and recognizes the importance of having a seasoned mentor in the competitive world of Formula 1.
