Acknowledging Limits: Oscar Piastri’s Humble Apology for Nudging McLaren’s ‘Papaya Rules’

Two weeks ago in Canada, Lando Norris apologized for crashing into his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, and the two almost repeated the incident at the Austrian Grand Prix while battling for the lead. Norris was aggressive in Canada, seeking a non-existent gap, while in Austria, they were clear of the field and allowed to fight fairly for victory. Piastri was on Norris’ tail after passing Charles Leclerc, nearly crashing into him at Turn 4 during a move for first. After the race engineer called the Turn 4 move “too marginal,”…

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Champion Driver Oscar Piastri Unleashes Frustrations with Alpine: A Racing Tale of Betrayal and Resilience

Oscar Piastri is still haunted by Alpine, nearly three years after leaving his former team with an infamous social media message that’s etched into the Formula 1 history books. During the Austrian Grand Prix, the Australian was battling with his team-mate Lando Norris for the lead of the race, when he got caught in traffic. Piastri was run off the track by Franco Colapinto on lap 55 while the rookie was battling with Yuki Tsunoda to avoid finishing last. The Argentine was handed a five-second penalty. Two laps later, the…

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Unpacking McLaren’s Victorious Formula 1 Triumph in Miami: Beyond Tire Management

Red Bull driver advisor Helmut Marko noted McLaren’s pure speed, being between seven tenths and a second faster during the Miami Grand Prix, revealing their superiority. The race showcased McLaren’s potential fully for the first time in Formula 1 2025 after overcoming previous concealed speed due to race circumstances. Lando Norris impressively closed the gap to Max Verstappen in just 13 laps after slipping to sixth position in Florida, demonstrating McLaren’s competitive edge. McLaren’s advantage in speed on hotter circuits, such as Miami, was evident as Norris swiftly regained his…

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