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In the post-Singapore Grand Prix edition of The Scoop, I explain why the Lando Norris of the Marina Bay Street Circuit should strike fear into McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri.
Lando Norris’s impressive performance at the Singapore Grand Prix sent a clear message to Oscar Piastri about his championship aspirations. Despite Piastri’s strong position, Norris showed that he is a formidable contender, particularly with his strong race pace. While overtaking Max Verstappen was challenging, passing Piastri was crucial for Norris to stay in the title race. Norris needs to focus on improving his qualifying performances, as Piastri has shown significant progress in one-lap pace. The championship battle between the two drivers will likely come down to minimizing mistakes under pressure, with Norris demonstrating a more aggressive and assertive driving style in Singapore. It remains to be seen if Piastri can match Norris’s level of intensity.
The incident involving Norris and Piastri at Turn 3 showcased Norris’s newfound assertiveness and willingness to fight for his position on the track. Despite the controversy surrounding the incident, Norris’s decisive and forceful actions indicate his determination to close the gap to Piastri in the championship standings. To remain competitive against Piastri and fend off challengers like Verstappen, Norris must continue to display this level of aggression and determination in the upcoming races. Ultimately, Norris’s intentions were not malicious, and his actions should be assessed in the context of his championship ambitions.
