The rise of Oscar Piastri: A genuine rival for Lando Norris at last
1 year, 6 months ago

The rise of Oscar Piastri: A genuine rival for Lando Norris at last

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brazilian racer Felipe Drugovich, last year’s champion, has acted as a reserve this year for Aston Martin and is struggling to find an F1 seat next year, though Williams has recently been mooted. open image in gallery Piastri won Formula 2 in 2021 but then spent a year on the sidelines “It’s always nice to have a sense of security,” said Piastri. Now, after a first podium following a front-row start at Suzuka, Piastri has emerged as genuine competition for Norris – long labelled the team’s No 1. “He’s pushed me a lot – it’s not a nice thing, it’s not what I want – but he’s done a very good job so congrats to him for another few years.” open image in gallery Lando Norris – long labelled the team’s No 1 – now has genuine competition in the garage at McLaren As the Brit hinted, the intra-team jousting is not something he has been used to in recent years.

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Oscar Piastri beats teammate Lando Norris to win Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren continue dream start in F1 2025
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2 days, 11 hours ago

Oscar Piastri beats teammate Lando Norris to win Chinese Grand Prix as McLaren continue dream start in F1 2025

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Lando Norris had to cope with a late brake issue which forced him to settle for second rather than challenge teammate Oscar Piastri. McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China. Reuters Oscar Piastri led from pole to win the Chinese Grand Prix on …

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Chinese GP as McLaren continue dominance, Lando Norris finishes 2nd
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2 days, 21 hours ago

F1: Oscar Piastri wins Chinese GP as McLaren continue dominance, Lando Norris finishes 2nd

India Today  

McLaren continued their dominant start to the F1 2025 season as Oscar Piastri won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23. Starting the race from pole, the Australian driver was hardly tested during the race as finished ahead of his teammate and early driver's championship leader Lando Norris as McLaren completed a 1-2 in China. Norris faced stiff competition …

F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with Norris second
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2 days, 21 hours ago

F1: McLaren’s Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix with Norris second

Al Jazeera  

McLaren dominate the race in Shanghai as Mercedes driver Russell finishes third and Ferrari’s Hamilton sixth. Australian Oscar Piastri has roared back from season-opening disappointment in his home race by winning the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix from pole position in a McLaren one-two with championship-leading teammate Lando Norris. George Russell finished third for Mercedes, ahead of Red Bull’s reigning …

Australian GP 2025: Home crowd groans as Piastri hits the skids in Melbourne
1 week, 2 days ago

Australian GP 2025: Home crowd groans as Piastri hits the skids in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Wearing McLaren orange under soaking plastic ponchos, fans turned up in droves to the Formula One Australian Grand Prix on Sunday with hope of seeing Oscar Piastri end the nation’s 40-year wait for a home winner. “I don’t have anyone to blame but myself.” No Australian has taken a podium place from the race since it joined Formula One’s global …

How Lando Norris proved his growth with high-pressure Australian Grand Prix win
1 week, 2 days ago

How Lando Norris proved his growth with high-pressure Australian Grand Prix win

New York Times  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Lando Norris delivered one of the best displays of his Formula One career in Australia on Sunday, winning the season-opening race and proving he is more than ready for a championship bid. “We worked a lot over the winter to prepare for a race like this, because it’s where we threw away a lot of opportunities last …

Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to pole for opening race of 2025 F1 season
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1 week, 3 days ago

Australian Grand Prix: Lando Norris beats McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to pole for opening race of 2025 F1 season

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Norris eclipsed his rivals with a flying lap of one minute 15.096 seconds on soft tyres, 0.084sec ahead of Piastri. McLaren's Lando Norris reacts after clinching pole position for the Australian Grand Prix during Saturday's qualifying in Melbourne. AP Lando Norris clinched pole position on Saturday for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri as McLaren fired …

Australian GP: Lando Norris pips Oscar Piastri for pole as McLaren secure 1-2
1 week, 3 days ago

Australian GP: Lando Norris pips Oscar Piastri for pole as McLaren secure 1-2

India Today  

Lando Norris secured his 10th pole position of his career as he edged past teammate and hometown hero Oscar Piastri on Saturday, March 15 during the Australian Grand Prix qualifying session. Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon produced stunning performances in the final few seconds of Q3 to add to Ferrari's misery as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton struggled for pace …

Australian Grand Prix: McLaren racer Piastri aims to become first Aussie to win GP on home soil
1 week, 5 days ago

Australian Grand Prix: McLaren racer Piastri aims to become first Aussie to win GP on home soil

The Hindu  

Oscar Piastri is confident he can become the first Aussie driver to win the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. “We’ll be good from the start of this year,” the McLaren driver said as he prepared for the season-opening F1 weekend. The 23-year-old Piastri, who grew up living just a short drive from Melbourne’s Albert Park circuit, made headlines this week …

Oscar Piastri confident he can be the first Aussie to win the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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1 week, 5 days ago

Oscar Piastri confident he can be the first Aussie to win the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Oscar Piastri is quietly confident he can become the first Aussie driver to win the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix. “We’ll be good from the start of this year,” the McLaren driver said as he prepared for the season-opening F1 weekend. “I think last season, the first few races is where we lacked a little bit of …

Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren
1 week, 6 days ago

Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren

Al Jazeera  

The Australian driver commits his long-term future to McLaren after signing a multiyear contract extension beyond 2026. Formula One champions McLaren have secured Oscar Piastri for the long term after announcing a multiyear contract extension ahead of the 23-year-old driver’s home Australian Grand Prix. The news, released on Wednesday, followed similar extensions for chief executive Zak Brown, team principal Andrea …

Piastri signs ‘multi-year’ extension at McLaren ahead of new Formula 1 season
1 week, 6 days ago

Piastri signs ‘multi-year’ extension at McLaren ahead of new Formula 1 season

Associated Press  

WOKING, England — Oscar Piastri has signed a “multi-year” contract extension with McLaren, the F1 team said Tuesday. The team didn’t give details of the extension but said it meant the 23-year-old Piastri would be staying “for the long term.” “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision,” Piastri said in a statement. “The team had …

F1 2025: Oscar Piastri extends contract with McLaren
2 weeks ago

F1 2025: Oscar Piastri extends contract with McLaren

The Hindu  

Formula One champion McLaren has secured Oscar Piastri for the long-term after announcing on Wednesday a multi-year contract extension ahead of the 23-year-old driver’s home Australian Grand Prix. The news followed similar extensions for chief executive Zak Brown, team principal Andrea Stella, Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris and senior staff. Winner in Hungary and Azerbaijan last season as McLaren took its …

Why F1 greats believe this is the year Oscar Piastri does something no Aussie has been able to achieve since 1980
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why F1 greats believe this is the year Oscar Piastri does something no Aussie has been able to achieve since 1980

Daily Mail  

Former Formula One drivers Mick Schumacher and Valtteri Bottas have tipped Australia's Oscar Piastri to challenge for the world championship ahead of the Melbourne Grand Prix. He is not flying under the radar anymore, with peers and champion drivers tipping Piastri to become the first Australian since Alan Jones in 1980 to win the Driver's Championship. Oscar Piastri's peers believe …

F1: Piastri senses title chance with Mclaren after addressing weaknesses
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1 month, 1 week ago

F1: Piastri senses title chance with Mclaren after addressing weaknesses

The Hindu  

Australian Oscar Piastri believes he can be the Formula One world champion with McLaren this year after addressing last season’s weaknesses. “Definitely we are starting on a clean slate and I do think that I can become world champion this year,” said Piastri, who helped the team win their first constructors’ title in 26 years last season. “It’s now just …

Australian F1 rookie Oscar Piastri makes HUGE declaration ahead of 2025 season with McLaren
1 month, 1 week ago

Australian F1 rookie Oscar Piastri makes HUGE declaration ahead of 2025 season with McLaren

Daily Mail  

Oscar Piastri has enjoyed his first drive in the new Formula One McLaren and offered the bold declaration: 'I do think that I can become world champion this year.' Asserting he's a different driver to 12 months ago, the Australian, who won two grand prix last year while finishing fourth in the championship, explained how he expected 'much more' this …

Oscar Piastri explains McLaren’s F1 2025 ‘papaya rules’ stance with Lando Norris
1 month, 1 week ago

Oscar Piastri explains McLaren’s F1 2025 ‘papaya rules’ stance with Lando Norris

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Lando Norris wins dramatic Abu Dhabi GP to deliver McLaren first constructors' title in 26 years
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lando Norris wins dramatic Abu Dhabi GP to deliver McLaren first constructors' title in 26 years

Firstpost  

While Norris won the season-ending race ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton additionally finished fourth in what was his final race for Mercedes, with the seven-time Formula 1 world champion set to join Ferrari next season. Reuters Lando Norris coolly claimed victory in a tense, emotional and incident-filled Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday …

Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors’ title for McLaren
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors’ title for McLaren

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Lando Norris ended McLaren’s 26-year wait for the Formula 1 constructors’ title as he won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. With Piastri dropped to the back of the field, McLaren’s title hopes depended on race leader Norris. While Sainz didn’t get close enough to try to overtake Norris, it was a …

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris clinches pole as McLaren inch closer to constructors' title by locking out front row
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Lando Norris clinches pole as McLaren inch closer to constructors' title by locking out front row

Firstpost  

Norris posted a timing of one minute and 22.595 seconds, outpacing McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by three-tenths of a second while Carlos Sainz, in his final weekend with Ferrari before leaving to join Williams, was third. McLaren's Lando Norris steers his car during qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AP Lando Norris hailed “a perfect day” after securing …

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, Qualifying: Norris takes pole as McLaren locks front row
3 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024, Qualifying: Norris takes pole as McLaren locks front row

The Hindu  

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday with the team perfectly placed to win its first Formula One constructors’ title since 1998. Ferrari, 21 points behind McLaren, saw its challenge unravel with Carlos Sainz third on the grid but Charles Leclerc set to start on the back row …

Oscar Piastri on top as McLaren set the pace in Abu Dhabi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri on top as McLaren set the pace in Abu Dhabi

The Independent  

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2024: Norris fastest in second practice as Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty
3 months, 2 weeks ago

F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2024: Norris fastest in second practice as Leclerc hit with 10-place grid penalty

The Hindu  

British driver Lando Norris led Australian team-mate Oscar Piastri in second practice on Friday as McLaren turned up the heat in its bid to secure the constructors’ title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The feuding pair George Russell of Mercedes and Red Bull’s newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen struggled to find the pace and wound up 13th …

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Formula 1 sprint race in Qatar with help from Lando Norris as Max Verstappen loses pole to George Russell
3 months, 3 weeks ago

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins the Formula 1 sprint race in Qatar with help from Lando Norris as Max Verstappen loses pole to George Russell

ABC  

Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position. With McLaren eyeing its first F1 constructors' title in 26 years and Russell close behind for Mercedes, Norris was told by the team over the radio to "finish in …

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar GP sprint
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar GP sprint

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Qatar Grand Prix 2024: Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri the win in sprint, defying McLaren orders
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Qatar Grand Prix 2024: Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri the win in sprint, defying McLaren orders

The Hindu  

Lando Norris ignored team orders and gifted Oscar Piastri victory at the line in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint on Saturday as McLaren took another stride towards a first Formula One constructors’ title in 26 years. George Russell was third for Mercedes in the 19-lap race with teammate Lewis Hamilton sixth, Nico Hulkenberg seventh for Haas and Red Bull’s Max …

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar sprint
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris hands Oscar Piastri victory as McLaren take one-two in Qatar sprint

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Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Norris defies orders to help Piastri and Verstappen loses the Qatar pole to Russell

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lando Norris ignored team orders and handed his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri the sprint race in Qatar on Saturday, while Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen was stripped of the pole position. With McLaren eyeing its first F1 constructors’ title in 26 years and Russell close behind for Mercedes, Norris was told by the team over the radio …

Lando Norris bounces back from F1 title loss with sprint race pole in Qatar
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris bounces back from F1 title loss with sprint race pole in Qatar

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Can Oscar Piastri transcend the rear-gunner role and upend McLaren’s hierarchy?
4 months ago

Can Oscar Piastri transcend the rear-gunner role and upend McLaren’s hierarchy?

The Hindu  

When the Formula One bandwagon regroups in the land of glitz, glamour, and gambling in Las Vegas, ahead of the final set of triple-headers to close out the 2024 season, both the titles are mathematically still up for grabs. In his sophomore campaign, the Australian is already a two-time race winner and has played a vital role in getting McLaren …

Lando Norris’ history on F1 pole position – and the eight times it’s gone wrong
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris’ history on F1 pole position – and the eight times it’s gone wrong

The Independent  

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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen break into laughter during press conference after Oscar Piastri is congratulated on his 'win' in the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen break into laughter during press conference after Oscar Piastri is congratulated on his 'win' in the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race

Daily Mail  

The battle between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen for the 2024 Formula One World Championship has gotten pretty intense in recent months. The press conference followed the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race. Lando Norris claimed the maximum eight points in the race after McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri deliberately let him pass shortly before the finish line. Oscar Piastri led Lando …

Lando Norris handed Brazil GP sprint win as Oscar Piastri moves aside
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris handed Brazil GP sprint win as Oscar Piastri moves aside

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Lando Norris secures crucial sprint victory ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after being gifted the lead by Oscar Piastri - as McLaren man closes in on Max Verstappen in title bid
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris secures crucial sprint victory ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix after being gifted the lead by Oscar Piastri - as McLaren man closes in on Max Verstappen in title bid

Daily Mail  

Lando Norris was given a helping hand to a crucial victory in the sprint in Brazil to narrow his world championship lead to Max Verstappen. Lando Norris won the Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race after Oscar Piastri ceded the lead Piastri began on pole but allowed Norris to pass him with just two laps remaining The result meant Norris reduced …

McLaren's Norris Makes Up Ground on Verstappen in Brazilian Sprint Race
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McLaren's Norris Makes Up Ground on Verstappen in Brazilian Sprint Race

Associated Press  

McLaren's Lando Norris won the sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, cutting his deficit to championship leader Max Verstappen. Norris started second on the grid and, late into the race, teammate Oscar Piastri gave way to him. Verstappen finished third and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who also has a long shot at the title, ended fourth.

The incredible move that saw Aussie Oscar Piastri secure pole position for Brazilian Grand Prix
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The incredible move that saw Aussie Oscar Piastri secure pole position for Brazilian Grand Prix

Daily Mail  

Aussie Oscar Piastri has secured pole position for the São Paulo Sprint race at the Brazilian Grand Prix, edging out McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the final moments. Piastri's clocked a blistering late lap of 1:08.899 to narrowly edge out Norris by just 0.029 seconds, ensuring a McLaren front-row lockout. Australian driver Oscar Piastri secured a dramatic pole position at …

Lando Norris pipped to pole by Oscar Piastri in Brazilian GP sprint qualifying
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris pipped to pole by Oscar Piastri in Brazilian GP sprint qualifying

The Independent  

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Oscar Piastri swipes pole position ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race - leaving his world title-contender team-mate Lando Norris to scrap with rival Max Verstappen from second place
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri swipes pole position ahead of Brazilian Grand Prix sprint race - leaving his world title-contender team-mate Lando Norris to scrap with rival Max Verstappen from second place

Daily Mail  

Now what do they do? The better news for the Englishman is that his title rival Max Verstappen is two places behind him – after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc qualified third – though that means on his back like Lycra. Oscar Piastri will start from pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix's sprint race on Saturday Title-chasing team-mate Lando Norris must …

Oscar Piastri: I would sacrifice a win to help Lando Norris’ title bid – but only if McLaren asked
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Oscar Piastri: I would sacrifice a win to help Lando Norris’ title bid – but only if McLaren asked

The Telegraph  

If McLaren once again have a race-winning machine next season, he reckons he will be pushing Norris all the way. “I would certainly hope so,” he says, sitting in McLaren’s motorhome in the Interlagos paddock. Enough.” ‘I’ve heard some people refer to me as the new Kimi’ The way Piastri carries himself – earnest, serious – is not to everyone’s …

Oscar Piastri wins action-packed F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sainz and Perez crash late on
6 months, 1 week ago

Oscar Piastri wins action-packed F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Sainz and Perez crash late on

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Formula One fans are all saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after Azerbaijan Grand Prix masterclass from Australian star
6 months, 1 week ago

Formula One fans are all saying the same thing about Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris after Azerbaijan Grand Prix masterclass from Australian star

Daily Mail  

Formula One fans have lauded Oscar Piastri following the stunning drive that secured the McLaren star a famous victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Before the weekend's action, McLaren confirmed that Piastri would give way for teammate Lando Norris amid the Brit's battle for the driver's world championship against Max Verstappen. But Piastri proved why he is widely regarded as …

Oscar Piastri wins F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris fights back to narrow gap to Max Verstappen
6 months, 1 week ago

Oscar Piastri wins F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris fights back to narrow gap to Max Verstappen

ABC  

Australian Oscar Piastri has won an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the second win of his Formula 1 career. Mercedes driver George Russell finished third following a penultimate lap crash between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez, who were battling for the final spot on the podium. McLaren's Lando Norris finished fourth after starting the race in 15th, beating …

Oscar Piastri second in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, Lando Norris out in Q1
6 months, 1 week ago

Oscar Piastri second in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, Lando Norris out in Q1

ABC  

After being told by McLaren that he needed to prioritise his teammate's world title bid, Oscar Piastri has qualified second for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Lando Norris will start 17th. McLaren have had the best car for several races and Norris has steadily closed the gap in the drivers' championship to Red Bull's Max Verstappen, whose dominance over F1 …

Lando Norris FINALLY granted No 1 status by McLaren as he bids to chase down Max Verstappen... but insists he does not want to be handed F1 title by team-mate Oscar Piastri
6 months, 1 week ago

Lando Norris FINALLY granted No 1 status by McLaren as he bids to chase down Max Verstappen... but insists he does not want to be handed F1 title by team-mate Oscar Piastri

Daily Mail  

Lando Norris has been granted the status of quasi-No 1 at McLaren, though he insisted on Thursday night that he doesn’t want to be handed the world title by his team-mate. The Briton’s championship quest has reached a critical point with him trailing Max Verstappen by 62 points with eight rounds of the championship remaining – carrying 232 points – …

McLaren tell Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris push for F1 title
6 months, 1 week ago

McLaren tell Oscar Piastri to help Lando Norris push for F1 title

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Nico Rosberg delivers blunt response to reporter's 'horrible' joke about former Mercedes driver's rivalry with Lewis Hamilton... as retired F1 star weighs in on McLaren's civil war
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nico Rosberg delivers blunt response to reporter's 'horrible' joke about former Mercedes driver's rivalry with Lewis Hamilton... as retired F1 star weighs in on McLaren's civil war

Daily Mail  

Former Mercedes star Nico Rosberg delivered a frosty response to a reporter's 'quite horrible' joke about his history with Lewis Hamilton. It's a difficult situation for any driver and one that McLaren's Lando Norris finds himself in with team-mate Oscar Piastri, who recently caused controversy at the Italian Grand Prix. Nico Rosberg delivered a blunt response to Sky Sports host …

Lando Norris challenges McLaren to make him No 1 driver after Monza missed opportunity
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Lando Norris challenges McLaren to make him No 1 driver after Monza missed opportunity

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Italian Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole, Oscar Piastri second as Max Verstappen struggles
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Italian Grand Prix: Lando Norris takes pole, Oscar Piastri second as Max Verstappen struggles

ABC  

Oscar Piastri will start Sunday's Italian Grand Prix from second, joining teammate Lando Norris in a front row lockout for McLaren. Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez was just eighth fastest, meaning the world champion's lead in the constructors' championship — which is a narrow 30 points over McLaren — is under serious threat. Norris took pole with a lap which …

McLaren F1 boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver
6 months, 3 weeks ago

McLaren F1 boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver

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Oscar Piastri frustrated after qualifying third for Dutch F1 Grand Prix, Lando Norris on pole
7 months ago

Oscar Piastri frustrated after qualifying third for Dutch F1 Grand Prix, Lando Norris on pole

ABC  

Oscar Piastri says he did not "do a good enough job" during qualifying at the Dutch F1 Grand Prix, clearly feeling his McLaren team missed out on locking up the front row of the Zandvoort grid. A frustrated Piastri will start third on the grid behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris and Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen. just didn't do …

Lando Norris must deliver at the Dutch GP after claiming pole position - it's now or never to dispel his first-lap demons from the front and hunt down Max Verstappen for the title, writes JONATHAN MCE
7 months ago

Lando Norris must deliver at the Dutch GP after claiming pole position - it's now or never to dispel his first-lap demons from the front and hunt down Max Verstappen for the title, writes JONATHAN MCE

Daily Mail  

Norris insists he is not falling prey to desperation as he seeks to make up ground It’s time to deliver. That’s the inescapable task facing Lando Norris if he is to have any chance of winning the world championship after taking a fabulous pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix. Max Verstappen, driving an inferior Red Bull equally brilliantly, qualified …

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