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Oscar Piastri has downplayed the significance of his F1 drivers’ championship lead over Lando Norris – and that it is changing things at McLaren.
Australian driver Oscar Piastri doesn’t believe that leading Lando Norris in the F1 drivers’ standings has changed the team dynamics at McLaren. Despite Norris being the more experienced driver and a runner-up last season, Piastri has had the upper hand for much of the season so far. With four wins under his belt, compared to Norris’ sole victory, Piastri currently leads the standings by 13 points. Piastri emphasizes that while being ahead brings certain benefits, the team’s mentality and focus on beating other teams and each other remain unchanged. He sees the results as a confidence boost for himself and stresses the importance of maintaining the edge towards the end of the season.
