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Oscar Piastri believes he and Max Verstappen do share on crucial trait in F1, although Verstappen’s is more extreme.
Oscar Piastri explained that his racing approach and overtaking style in Formula 1 shares similarities with Max Verstappen’s, albeit slightly less aggressive. Piastri, the current championship leader, and Verstappen, the reigning world champion, have had on-track moments in 2025 at Turn 1 in Saudi Arabia and at Imola, with each winning a race after outperforming the other. Verstappen is known for his tough and uncompromising racing style, characteristics that Piastri recognizes in himself, though with some differences. Piastri acknowledged the fine line between fair hard racing and crossing the limit, emphasizing the respect both drivers have developed for each other through their battles this year. The Australian driver highlighted the learning process from racing wheel-to-wheel with Verstappen and the mutual understanding they have developed in combat situations.
