Source:REUTERS/Edgar Su
[Saba Sports News] Oscar Piastri won the Hungarian Grand Prix in the 2024 season and secured victory in the Brazil sprint race, showcasing his potential. However, Lando Norris’s consistent performance has established him as McLaren’s number one driver, especially after McLaren CEO Zak Brown referred to Norris’s rise as the beginning of the “Norris era” in a Netflix documentary. In response, Piastri scoffed at the notion of the “Norris era,” stating that the new season would start from scratch and revealing that he is equally capable of standing out in the 2025 season, even surpassing his teammate. Piastri emphasized his confidence in his abilities and has fully prepared for the 2025 season, looking forward to achieving better results this year. Some fans believe that the so-called “Norris era” is just Brown’s wishful thinking. Piastri’s talent should not be underestimated, as his victories in the Hungarian Grand Prix and Brazil sprint race have already proven his capabilities. Moreover, McLaren’s driver lineup serves as a double assurance; the faster driver wins, which is the essence of competition.