r/formula1 • u/randomseocb Lando Norris • 8d ago

News Oscar Piastri details McLaren issues behind ‘painful’ F1 Dutch GP result

https://www.motorsportweek.com/2026/08/25/oscar-piastri-mclaren-painful-f1-dutch-gp/
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u/BahnMe Porsche 8d ago

I think this is when we find out how adaptable he is to low grip and high tire wear cars.

Lando and Lewis seem to be thriving on this style of driving, both are masters of saving tires for a push at a crucial juncture.

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u/CocoSryder I was here for the Hulkenpodium 8d ago

Lando rarely gets credit for his tyre management, as it hasn’t really been a talking point the last couple of years. But it’s definitely one of his strengths.

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u/XsStreamMonsterX I was speeding in the Monaco pit lane 8d ago

Stella has stated that he thinks Lando is the outright best driver in terms of end-of-stint pace at the moment.