Max Verstappen really likes what Oscar Piastri is doing, even though he lost this weekend. Maybe he sees a little bit of himself in this story.
McLaren has clearly entered the fight for the individual world title very strongly this year, but while everyone expects Lando Norris to win, it is possible that in the end we will have a third winner. Current champion Max Verstappen sees and knows this, who spoke with unusual honesty, without psychological games - it can now be said - about his main rival:
"Oscar is performing extraordinarily. Many are prone to forget, but it is worth remembering: 2024 was only his second season, 2025 will be his third, and yet he is very strong. When he needs to, he is calm, when he needs to, he delivers outstanding performances, he almost never makes a mistake. That is exactly what you have to do if the title is your goal!
Mark Webber certainly gives him a lot of help, and that's great. You can learn the most from your own career, he passes these experiences on to Oscar, and I had the same experience with my father. And Oscar Piastri is a good student, he learns his lessons, he fulfills his tasks! He is talented, intelligent, and he is not afraid to use his qualities. It's nice to see that!” - said sportsman Max Verstappen.
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