Oscar Piastri claims things have been ‘incredibly tight’ with ‘strong teammate’ Lando Norris in the 2024 F1 season

Oscar Piastri currently trails Lando Norris by 44 points in the 2024 driver's standings.

Oscar Piastri claims things have been ‘incredibly tight’ with ‘strong teammate’ Lando Norris in the 2024 F1 season

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via IMAGO)

McLaren driver, Oscar Piastri has spoken in praise of his teammate Lando Norris, who has been a worthy title challenger this season. Piastri has claimed that a tight battle with Norris has pushed him to do better on and off the track to accentuate chances for the team in the title race.

McLaren has been a transformed force this season as compared to their past campaigns, with the Woking-based team actively challenging the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull for the 2024 title. The papayas are currently led by Lando Norris, who has been a consistent performer for the team, winning the Miami Grand Prix and scoring six podiums in over 11 races.

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Oscar Piastri has said that McLaren’s strong developments have given the drivers an edge over others on the grid. The 23-year-old Australian also claimed that Norris has been faster than him on many occasions but has been a great motivating factor to the team and its aspirations throughout the campaign.

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So I think we’ve always been incredibly tight. Yeah, he’s obviously a very strong teammate to be up against and he’s shown that through his whole career. And I think now it’s certainly obvious for everybody in a race-winning car now. So yeah, of course, as a driver, you always want to beat everybody, not just your teammate, but it’s always the first reference.
Oscar Piastri via Motorsportweek

Oscar Piastri currently trails Lando Norris by 44 points and is keen on performing better than the British driver in the upcoming races. As for McLaren, the passion amongst the drivers to perform better than the other will be a boon to eye a first title triumph since 2008.

Lando Norris refuses to reveal specifics of deal with Zak Brown

McLaren team principal, Zak Brown has reportedly promised Norris a car if the 24-year-old manages to win the championship this season. Norris is currently second in the standings and could win the title if he manages to bridge an 81-point gap with Max Verstappen.

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Lando Norris and Zak Brown (Via: Imago)
I've got a deal with Zak. If I win the championship he has to get me a car. I've specified which car. We shook on it, but that’s all I'm saying. There's a long way to go, it's still a lot of points. But who knows?
Lando Norris told The Telegraph

Lando Norris has claimed that a deal has been made with Zak Brown in terms of a specific car, which will be disclosed if he wins the championship. The 24-year-old has thereafter refused to rule out the idea of scoring more points than Max Verstappen, saying that there is a long way to go until the end of the season.

Brown has been a constant supporter of Norris and the McLaren team. The upcoming home race in Silverstone will be a potent test of the papaya outfit’s ability to win and score podiums as they look to catch up to Red Bull in an exciting matchup between the two.

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