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Oscar Piastri is currently in the middle of an intense F1 title fight – but denies it is anything like a situation his own manager endured several years ago.
Oscar Piastri rejected the need for McLaren to engage in talks after Lando Norris crashed into the back of his MCL39 at the Canadian Grand Prix. Piastri waved off any comparison between the situation at McLaren and the tension between Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull. While Webber experienced strain within the team during his time as Vettel’s teammate, Piastri denied seeking advice from his manager on dealing with intra-team rivalry. Piastri emphasized the difference in personalities and circumstances between himself and Norris compared to Webber and Vettel. He highlighted that the incident in Canada did not require extensive discussions, as Norris acknowledged his mistake and issued an immediate apology. Piastri reiterated the focus on performing at the highest level and handling the championship battle with professionalism.
