Lando Norris lacks the consistency of Oscar Piastri according to Martin Brundle who gave his verdict on the title favourites. The supremacy of the McLaren car makes most believe the Drivers’ Champion this season will be one of their two pilots and it is Piastri who currently leads the standings.

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Oscar Piastri has outshone McLaren team-mate Lando Norris so far this season and Martin Brundle thinks he knows the key piece that the Brit has been missing so far in 2025

Lando Norris has admitted it will be a “struggle” to land a podium in Formula 1 ‘s Canadian Grand Prix as two crucial errors resigned him to qualifying down in seventh. The Briton seemed to have the upper hand over McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri as he headed the third practice session prior to topping the timesheets again in Q1.

McLaren off the front row for the first time this season, but Lando Norris latest Q3 woes still give third-placed Oscar Piastri big chance to increase title lead; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 7pm on Sunday,

Lando Norris bested Charles Leclerc and George Russell for the top spot in final practice after title leader Oscar Piastri crashed ahead of qualifying.

Lando Norris landed a major boost ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix by finishing fastest in final practice. The British driver bemoaned McLaren ’s worst day of the season so far here at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Friday after he trailed George Russell.

Martin Brundle has encouraged Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren’s drivers to take advantage of Max Verstappen ’s penalty point predicament at the next two races. The reigning world champion is only one point away from an automatic one-race suspension, which would have devastating consequences for his title defence.

Never mind keeping his elbows in to avoid an incident that could lead to a race ban, Lando Norris reckons Max Verstappen will actually “fight more” given his World title is on the line. Verstappen will line up on Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix grid one point away from an automatic Formula 1 race ban.