Why it matters:
Former F1 driver Christian Danner believes Oscar Piastri will win the F1 2025 Drivers' Championship, citing Piastri's calm demeanor and fewer mistakes compared to his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. This comes as the McLaren duo are locked in a tight championship battle.
The big picture:
Piastri currently leads Norris by nine points with 10 races remaining. While Norris has won three of the last four races, narrowing the gap, Danner suggests Piastri's consistent approach will prevail.
The details:
- Danner highlighted Piastri's composure: "He is less prone to making mistakes. Not only has he proven this, it is also evident in his manner: calm, thoughtful, focused. He hardly ever loses his cool."
- He acknowledged Norris's recent success but suggested a "little more luck" played a role, which may not last. "But it must also be said that Norris has had a little more luck in recent races than Piastri, whether at Silverstone or Budapest. And luck doesn’t stay with one driver forever."
- The two McLaren drivers present contrasting personalities: Piastri is restrained and analytical, drawing comparisons to four-time world champion Alain Prost, while Norris is more emotional, a trait Alan Jones described as "weak."
- Prost himself noted Piastri's "clever" approach to overtaking, stating: "I like the way he behaves, a little bit like me, thinking about when to do the right manoeuvre for overtaking and being a little bit more clever."
What's next:
The championship is expected to go down to the wire, potentially decided in the final race. Despite Norris's current momentum, Danner is firm in his belief: "Personally, I believe that Piastri will win in the end."