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Oscar Piastri had some catching up to do against Lando Norris to make the most of a championship-level McLaren in 2025. Here’s how he caught up
Oscar Piastri’s rapid rise in Formula 1, from winning back-to-back rookie Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles to signing with McLaren, makes his success seem almost inevitable. However, his current nine-point lead over team-mate Lando Norris and the upcoming race weekends show that his first world championship is not guaranteed. Piastri’s cool demeanor and hard work behind the scenes have been crucial to his success, with his race engineer emphasizing the importance of the effort put in. While winning the F1 title this year would be a quick achievement, Piastri faces challenges at circuits where he previously struggled, such as Zandvoort and Circuit of the Americas. The progress Piastri has made in circuits like China, Japan, and Spain demonstrates his ability to overcome obstacles and improve, highlighting his potential for a successful season in Formula 1.
