There is still a class difference between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

One completed another epic lap, earning him his 42nd Formula 1 pole position, while the other missed out yet again at the wrong time. Max Verstappen is increasingly establishing himself as the antithesis of Lando Norris with each passing weekend.

Published 19/04/2025 à 22:30

Cyprien Juilhard

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There is still a class difference between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris

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He was keen to bounce back after a mixed weekend in Bahrain. Lando Norris started the fifth round of the season in the best possible way. Still leading the championship, despite his chaotic race in Bahrain last Sunday, the Briton dominated Oscar piastri during the three weeks

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

20/04/2025 at 06:21 a.m.

The Aussie displays the calm, confidence, and wisdom of an old veteran with only 50 starts under his belt. Who's on the racing line in Jeddah, the poleman or his pursuer a few thousandths of a second behind? The encounter at the first corner could be explosive, even though we're only in the fifth race of a very long season.

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vincent moyet

20/04/2025 at 02:18 a.m.

It's not quite the final error because we're only at the beginning of the championship, but we're getting dangerously close. It's a downward spiral for Norris: the errors are piling up, the pressure is increasing, and having to regain control of this circuit at all costs was risky, because the slightest mistake costs dearly. Piastri, on the other hand, is in an upward spiral, and if Verstappen remains dangerous in the standings, McLaren will have to make a drastic decision. But by designating Piastri as leader, the pressure will fall on him... That said, with his two seasons of experience, he seems to have the confidence to fight Verstappen if the championship is decided between them. I would have liked to see a fratricidal duel between the McLarens like in the heyday, and the season is still long...

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Navel

20/04/2025 at 12:25 a.m.

Piastri is perhaps much better than Norris with less experience, he is also much stronger mentally.

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Alain Féguenne (Luxembourg)

19/04/2025 at 10:43 a.m.

Max is by far the driver who technically dominates F1 ………. Oscar, who is still young, but has progressed in a surprising way, will become an equal of Max ……. It’s obvious ……. Style: Alain Prost ……….. Fast and intelligent. 😎👀👍😎👀😉

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