Do we still remember the days when McLaren was built on Lando Norris and proudly took responsibility for it? Well, that's history, new winds have been blowing since then.
Johnny Herbert is well known for his sharp tongue, but it is undeniable that what he says always carries serious weight. As is the case with Oscar Piastri:
"I think his mental stamina, his poise, his pace and his tactics are all excellent this season. In addition, the stoic calm with which he drives, the composure with which he communicates and handles different situations is visible and audible to everyone. We see something from Piastri that is needed for the championship. Mentally, he is exactly at the same level as Max Verstappen!
On the other hand, Lando Norris... Unfortunately, he makes a lot of mistakes. His recent qualifying accident in Saudi Arabia is a perfect example of this. Well, of course, we can understand that he was unlucky, but if someone makes a mistake at such a pace, then this is the end. How much pressure is on him? Yes, but every driver is under a lot, Formula 1 is like that! Some people handle it better, some people less... The mistakes made by Norris could do a lot of harm to the team's hopes for championship titles in the long run, while Oscar Piastri was able to show that he can even surpass Max Verstappen. And in every sense. That's why I think it's almost time to say that Oscar should be McLaren's number one driver!”
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