Ralf Schumacher has suggested McLaren driver Oscar Piastri to not take too many dangers within the second half of the 2025 System 1 season as he battles with teammate Lando Norris for his first title.
Piastri and Norris have emerged as the one life like contenders for the championship this yr, with McLaren having fun with a big benefit over its rivals on the finish of the present rule cycle.
Regardless of being much less skilled of the 2, Piastri has led the championship for the reason that Saudi Arabian GP in April, though Norris has introduced the hole all the way down to 9 factors with three wins within the final 4 races.
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Former Grand Prix driver Schumacher believes Norris and Piastri are actually evenly matched, however cautions that Piastri might falter when the championship is inside his grasp.
“I might have stated Lando was the extra full driver earlier than however Oscar has overcome his weaknesses from final yr,” he advised Bild.
“He was too harsh on the tires and could not sustain with the race tempo. Now he has sturdy nerves and is quick. I see them each on the identical stage.
“One retirement or one mistake can determine the World Championship.
“I see the hazard with Oscar of taking too many dangers when he sees the title in entrance of him. That may typically go improper.”
Schumacher’s feedback partly battle with these of 2016 F1 champion Nico Rosberg, who claimed Piastri has no actual “weaknesses”, whereas suggesting the ‘championship shall be determined in Norris’ head’.
Williams F1 driver Carlos Sainz nonetheless steered that Norris’ honesty is being “used towards him” and claimed the opposite drivers additionally endure from self-doubt.
