Do we still remember those days when McLaren relied on Lando Norris and this was proudly assumed? Well, that is already history, since then new winds have started to blow.
Johnny Herbert is well known for his sharp tongue, but it is undeniable that what he says always carries serious weight. Like now, in the case of Oscar Piastri:
"I think his mental toughness, balance, pace and tactics are excellent this season. In addition, the stoic calm with which he drives, the ingenuity with which he communicates and manages different situations is visible and audible to everyone. From Piastrí we see something that is necessary to win the title. Mentally, he is exactly on the same level as Max Verstappen!"
Lando Norris, on the other hand... Unfortunately, he makes a lot of mistakes. A perfect example is his accident in the last qualifying session in Saudi Arabia. Well, of course, we can say that he was unlucky, but if someone makes a mistake at such a pace, then this is the end. That there is a lot of pressure on him? Yes, but all drivers face a lot of pressure, that's how Formula 1 is! There are some who manage it better, and others less... The mistakes made by Norris can damage the team's title hopes in the long run, while Oscar Piastri has shown that he can surpass even Max Verstappen. And in every sense. That's why I think it's time to say that Oscar should be McLaren's number one driver!
Photo: Total Motorsport
