Ex-F1 driver applauds Oscar Piastri for ‘doing his talking on the circuit’ amidst hopes of challenging Max Verstappen
Oscar Piastri has been a very resilient driver with a never-ending hunger to win from a young age, claims Mark Webber.
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Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen (via IMAGO)
Former Australian driver Mark Webber has applauded McLaren’s Oscar Piastri for his resilient efforts this season. Webber, who is also Piastri’s manager, has been a constant supporter of his fellow compatriot.
Oscar Piastri has evolved into a mature and competitive driver in only his second professional Formula 1 season. The Aussie has secured two wins and eight podiums so far this campaign. He has challenged championship winner Max Verstappen valiantly a fair few times this year.
Mark Webber has claimed that the 23-year-old has a long way to go, having raced in F1 for only 18 months. Webber believes that the Australian’s best attribute is his reserved nature, which makes him do the talking on track.
There’s no question about it; you’re not at your peak in the first 18 months of your career. The bit that we don’t know is how the trajectory will go. We don’t know when that will level off. There’s still a bit to go. He knows he’s got a long way to go. It’s action, doing his talking on the circuit. His manners, his style. Very reserved but incredibly hungry. Been like that since we’ve known him.
Mark Webber said (via PlanetF1.com)
Piastri eyes the constructors’ championship for McLaren heading into the final race of the season. His main objective will therefore be to outscore the Ferraris around the Yas Marina circuit this weekend.
Andrea Stella believes in Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to win the title in Abu Dhabi.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has vested his faith in McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri heading into the Abu Dhabi GP. The Woking-based team leads with only 21 points heading into the final race of the year.
Andrea Stella has praised his team’s brilliant turnaround over the past year or so. He has also applauded Lando Norris and Piastri for their selfless efforts this year. Stella is nevertheless wary that the final title battle will not be an easy one for the Papayas.
After a long but satisfying season, we now head to Abu Dhabi for the final race of 2024. I’m incredibly proud of every single person on the team for their hard work and their commitment to McLaren, which has put the team in the condition to fight for the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship, something that was unthinkable just 12 months ago. I know that Lando and Oscar will be giving it their all, and they’ve both driven a fantastic season. We’re determined to finish the job as a team; it won’t be easy, but we will give it everything.
Andrea Stella said (via gpblog)
McLaren’s performance this weekend will set a tone for the developments of the upcoming season as well. While the teams and drivers fight for the win at Abu Dhabi, what remains promised is an action-packed finale for all.
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