Archive · 24 Jun 2025
McLaren May Favor Piastri Over Norris, Says Ex-F1 Driver
Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher thinks McLaren might start helping Oscar Piastri more than Lando Norris.
He says the team wants Piastri to win the championship and that Norris has been making mistakes.
This could mean Norris won't get as much help from the team, which could hurt his chances.
McLaren hasn't said anything about it publicly, but Schumacher thinks it's already decided.
This could be a big deal for the rest of the season.
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher suggests McLaren will favor Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris.
Schumacher believes the team made an internal decision to prioritize Piastri's championship bid.
Norris allegedly shows too many weaknesses and makes mistakes, according to Schumacher.
McLaren has publicly stated both drivers are treated equally.
The situation could impact Norris' title bid, if McLaren shifts focus.
- Who
- Ralf Schumacher believes that McLaren will favor Oscar Piastri.
- What
- McLaren might favor Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris in the F1 season.
- When
- Before the Austrian GP 2025, according to Ralf Schumacher.
- Where
- In the context of the Formula 1 season.
- Why
- Schumacher believes McLaren has made this decision internally, possibly due to Norris's mistakes and Piastri's performance.
Ralf Schumacher's View
McLaren's Official Position
Team Strategy
Ralf Schumacher's View
McLaren has made an internal decision to prioritize Piastri.
McLaren's Official Position
McLaren publicly maintains that both drivers are treated equally.
Driver Performance
Ralf Schumacher's View
Norris shows weaknesses and makes mistakes.
McLaren's Official Position
McLaren's official stance of equal treatment for both drivers.
- Team
- McLaren
- Drivers
- Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris
- Source
- Ralf Schumacher
- Event
- Austrian GP 2025