Do we still remember the times when McLaren relied on Lando Norris and heroically admitted it? Well, that's history, a new wind has been blowing since then.
Johnny Herbert is known for his sharp tongue, but it's undeniable that his words always carry weight. Like now, in the case of Oscar Piastri:
"I think his mental toughness, balance, pace and tactics have been great this season. Moreover, the stoic calm with which he drives, the agility with which he communicates and manages different situations is visible and audible for everyone. We see from Piastra what is needed to win the title. Mentally he is exactly at the level of Max Verstappen!
On the other hand, Lando Norris... Unfortunately, he makes a lot of mistakes. His recent crash in qualifying in Saudi Arabia is a perfect example. Well, of course, we can say that he was unlucky, but if someone makes a mistake at that pace, it's over. Is there a lot of pressure on him? Yes, but there is a lot on every driver, that's how F1 is! Some do it better and some do it worse... The mistakes that Norris makes can really hurt the team's title hopes in the long run, while Oscar Piastra has shown that he can beat Max Verstappen. And in every way. That's why I think it's time to say that Oscar should be McLaren's first driver!”
Photo: Total Motorsport
