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Oscar Piastri Extends Championship Lead Over Lando Norris Ahead of Miami GP

McLaren's rising star holds a 10-point advantage after three wins, while Norris grapples with self-imposed pressure and qualifying struggles.

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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri leads the 2025 Formula 1 drivers' standings by 10 points, following three victories in the first four races of the season.
  • Lando Norris, who won the season opener in Australia, has struggled with mistakes in qualifying, including a crash in Jeddah, which have hindered his performance.
  • McLaren race engineer Will Joseph expressed confidence in Norris's potential to become a world champion, emphasizing his capability and ongoing improvement.
  • Norris has admitted to placing excessive pressure on himself in pursuit of perfection, acknowledging that this mindset has contributed to recent errors.
  • Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya suggested that Piastri's composed performances have given him a psychological edge over Norris in their intra-team rivalry.