Lando Norris ‘Working Hard’ to Defeat Oscar Piastri at Azerbaijan GP

Lando Norris revealed his preparations for the upcoming Azerbaijan GP to defeat Oscar Piastri as the latter continues to build onto his lead.

Lando Norris ‘Working Hard’ to Defeat Oscar Piastri at Azerbaijan GP

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

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The intra-team battle at McLaren between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris has continued to heat up ever since the two have been leading the pack in the standings. At its peak, Norris was just nine points off the lead to Piastri, which quickly turned out following the former’s shock DNF at the Dutch GP. Now, with the Azerbaijan GP up next, the Briton has revealed how he’s working hard to overcome his Aussie counterpart.

Oscar Piastri has emerged as the better driver out of the two at McLaren, as he has held onto his title lead pretty well. The Australian has put forth one of the most consistent performances this season and has no finishes outside the top 10. With just eight races left, Lando Norris must work very hard and keep outscoring Piastri to maximize his winning chances.

Oscar Piastri is already the defending winner at the Azerbaijan GP, as his winning chances are improved further because of McLaren’s dominant challenger. However, Lando Norris has not made life easy for Piastri as he continues to give it his all to win races. Now, with the Baku race up next, Norris has already started working on his chances to win.

Lando Norris asserted that he was excited to be back racing in Baku. Norris emphasized that the street circuits put forth some different challenges, as the Baku City Circuit remained one of the more complicated tracks to excel on. The Briton revealed that he spent extended amounts of time at the McLaren Technology Center (MTC) and would try to put himself in the best position to take another win against Piastri this season.

I’m excited to get back to racing this weekend in Baku, Street circuits present different challenges and I can’t wait to get on track and test myself. I’ve returned to the MTC and I’m working hard to be in the best position to fight for another victory.

Lando Norris said, as reported by formulapassion.it

Oscar Piastri reveals ‘only goal’ against Lando Norris at Azerbaijan GP

Lando Norris will have to ensure that he does not commit silly errors that cause him to lose his running against Oscar Piastri any more than he already has. The 2025 season is far from over, as it would be too soon to write off Norris’ chances. Even Piastri isn’t celebrating his title victory so soon, as anything can happen down the season. As such, the Aussie reveals his only goal against the 25-year-old in Baku.

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via Getty)
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via Getty)

Oscar Piastri recalled that he had extremely fond memories in Baku from last year after winning the race. Piastri noted that he considered the circuit to be amongst his absolute favorites in Formula 1. As such, the Aussie already has an advantage to return to a track where he has already achieved a great result. Hence, his only goal against Lando Norris was to achieve the same results as the previous season at the Azerbaijan GP.

I have extremely fond memories of Baku from last year, I consider it one of my absolute favorite races and it’s always an advantage to return to a track where you’ve achieved a great result. My only goal is to achieve the same result this weekend. I’m leading the drivers’ championship and I’m very pleased with the way I’m driving.

Oscar Piastri said, as reported by formulapassion.it

The 2025 season has been extremely exciting and enticing, especially between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri so far. The team has already established its lead in the constructors’ standings and will surely win that. The driver’s title fight between Piastri and Norris will definitely go on until the very end of the 2025 season, and neither driver will give up until the season’s completion.

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