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Oscar Piastri lightheartedly invoked Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso’s controversial campaign at McLaren when assessing the danger of his F1 title fight with Lando Norris growing contentious.
Oscar Piastri downplayed the comparison between his F1 title fight with Lando Norris to the tumultuous partnership of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso at McLaren in the past.
Piastri and Norris have been leading the drivers’ championship race this season, leaving Max Verstappen and George Russell trailing behind.
After dominating the Miami Grand Prix with one-two finishes, Red Bull and Mercedes find themselves playing catch-up to McLaren for now.
With a 32-point lead over Verstappen and 16 points ahead of Norris, Piastri is in a strong position, with Russell trailing by a further six points.
Reflecting on McLaren’s history of intense intra-team rivalries, Piastri acknowledged the potential for conflict but emphasized the strength and competitiveness between himself and Norris.
As they navigate the championship battle, Piastri and Norris are prepared for a close fight with each other, each acknowledging the other’s strengths on different race weekends.
