Should McLaren back Norris or Piastri? Our F1 writers have their say
Norris should follow Piastri’s example and be easier on himself — Jake Boxall-Legge Across the most recent eight rounds of this year’s championship, Oscar Piastri has added 126 points to his name, while Norris trails slightly having accrued 116. You can argue the toss over who deserved the Hungary win; Piastri’s opening stints were stronger, […]
Who’s to blame for Hungarian GP team orders row? Our F1 writers have their say
What looked set to be a comfortable 1-2 for McLaren was overshadowed by the controversy over Formula 1 team orders, as Lando Norris appeared set to defy the team. But was it the driver’s fault or did the team put itself in an unnecessarily difficult position? Our writers offer their views. McLaren made it harder […]
Piastri given three-place grid penalty at F1 Imola GP for impeding Magnussen
In Q1 Piastri blocked Haas driver Magnussen into the Tamburello complex on the Dane’s final flyer. The incident ruined Magnussen’s session, going out in 18th while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg advanced to Q3. Piastri said that he «didn’t see any cars coming» in his mirror because the main straight before Turn 2 curves to the left, […]
Piastri «more conscious of his strengths» after Miami F1 race
Piastri had the better start of the two McLaren drivers in Miami, muscling his way past Norris, Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez after the latter went straight on in the first corner. In a McLaren that didn’t receive all the upgrades that Norris’ MCL38 had equipped, Piastri nevertheless showed great pace early on and passed […]
Sainz penalised for Piastri contact in F1 Miami GP, drops to fifth
The Ferrari driver had finished the race around the Hard Rock Stadium in fourth position, trailing team-mate Charles Leclerc, but falls one place behind Red Bull’s Sergio Perez in the revised classification after being hit with a five-second penalty. Sainz had reached fourth place after a lengthy battle with McLaren driver Piastri, who had passed […]
Alonso joked about F1 ban over Piastri DRS defence tactics
A fortnight on from receiving a penalty for potentially dangerous driving against George Russell during a last-lap battle in Australia, Alonso found himself needing to hold his rivals back once again at Suzuka. In the closing stages of the race, Alonso was at the head of an intense fight for sixth place, as George Russell […]