Turning level in Verstappen’s combat
Regardless of a distinction of their approaches, Coulthard says Norris has grown quite a bit in his battles with Verstappen.
He stated, “Lando has realized his lesson from final yr’s World Championship battle. I feel he has turn into mentally stronger. That he’s quick is past doubt.”
“The stopwatch doesn’t lie. Nonetheless, the psychological facet is a recurring theme for him, as a result of he’s extra open about it.”
Coulthard notes about Piastri, “Those that share quite a bit, additionally hear quite a bit. Oscar does what Kimi Räikkönen and Mika Häkkinen do: he stays silent.”
Max Verstappen in battle with Oscar Piastri throughout the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Coulthard then says he appears like Verstappen is combating extra with Piastri than he his with Norris.
”I haven’t got a crystal ball, however I feel Max has thought-about it a duel for the reason that first nook in Saudi Arabia. When he tried to overhaul Oscar on the surface – as he so typically did on Lando final yr, Piastri stood his floor coolly. Oscar confirmed him: “I am not Lando.” From that second, Max knew it could be a 50-50 duel.”
The previous Purple Bull Racing driver has had loads of phrases for Verstappen, together with saying that the Dutchman reminds him of Aryton Senna.
This text was written in collaboration with Hidde Korte.