Piastri braced for title fight pressure to ‘ramp up’

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are set to reignite their intense intra-team rivalry at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. Reflecting on their season-long battle, Piastri, who currently leads Norris by a slim nine-point margin, noted that their relationship remains strong despite the fierce competition. The McLaren teammates have balanced their individual championship aspirations with the team's collective goals, conscious of long-term success. While there have been on-track clashes, a healthy competitive spirit prevails. Piastri acknowledged that championship pressure will undoubtedly intensify as the season progresses. Meanwhile, McLaren is comfortably heading towards a back-to-back Teams' Championship title, significantly ahead of Ferrari.