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McLaren Touts Oscar Piastri as Future F1 Champion: What it Means for Lando Norris

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 5, 2025
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McLaren Touts Oscar Piastri as Future F1 Champion: What it Means for Lando Norris

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 28, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed

McLaren’s recent forecast is sounding alarm bells for Lando Norris as the team predicts Oscar Piastri could be contending for the world championship in the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite this promising forecast, the Australian driver is under significant pressure to elevate his performance.

Piastri, who has not yet made it to his 50th Grand Prix start, is already being seen as a potential future F1 champion. His karting and junior careers have been impressive, and he has exhibited crucial attributes such as speed, consistency, and an in-depth understanding of Pirelli tyres. At the tender age of 23, Piastri has clinched two wins, signaling his potential as a formidable competitor. His victories included a remarkable triumph at the Baku City Circuit in the 2024 Azerbaijan GP, where he daringly overtook Charles Leclerc.

Piastri’s win in Hungary that same year further demonstrated his growing proficiency as a driver. His audacious overtaking maneuver at Turn 4 in the first lap of the Italian GP, where he outflanked his McLaren teammate, is another testament to his burgeoning talent. These instances highlight his potential to become one of the shining stars of the sport. Nevertheless, McLaren has high expectations of him, anticipating that he will continue to develop his skills and emerge as a future champion.

Inside sources at McLaren suggest that the Melbourne-born driver could become their title contender in the coming years, if he manages to maintain his edge over the course of 24 races and six Sprints.

ESPN’s Nate Saunders expressed the sentiment that Piastri should have been the face of the Alpine team. However, the team mishandled the situation, thus leading to a heightened motivation to promote young talent whenever possible.

As McLaren gears up to compete for both titles in the F1 2025 season, the dynamics between their star drivers are set to become more critical, especially as they find themselves battling for top spots. If McLaren’s prediction holds true, it could spell trouble for Norris. The team’s ability to handle internal conflicts will be essential, especially if they secure a car capable of competing for the championship.

Despite McLaren’s high hopes for Piastri’s performance and development, the Australian driver is facing mounting pressure to outshine Norris, particularly in qualifying rounds. McLaren has been vocal about the need for Piastri to narrow the gap in one-lap performances, where he has been significantly outperformed.

While Piastri’s racecraft and his knack for capitalizing on opportunities have been lauded, his one-lap performance has raised eyebrows within the team. McLaren insiders believe the Australian has untapped potential but needs to improve in this area.

Former F1 driver, Robert Doornbos expressed that Piastri is under pressure, based on a conversation with his manager, Mark Webber. The young prodigy needs to prove his worthiness of the opportunity given to him at McLaren. The implication is clear: the time for Piastri to step up his game is now.

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