Max Verstappen’s Praise for Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Resurgence

The dust has settled on the first triple header of the season, with weary drivers returning from the Gulf for a brief Easter respite before tackling the standalone Miami GP next week. Another triple header awaits: Imola, Monaco, and Spain. In this article, we delve into Max Verstappen’s unexpected praise for Oscar Piastri, despite their Turn 1 incident, Piastri’s multiple mentors, Williams’ impressive start to the decade, Lewis Hamilton’s less-than-stellar Jeddah race, and a closer look at Ferrari‘s recent surge.

Max Verstappen Praises Oscar Piastri Amid Turn 1 Incident

Despite their collision at the first turn of the season opener in Bahrain, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has heaped praise on rookie driver Oscar Piastri. Verstappen admires Piastri’s composure and skill behind the wheel, despite the unfortunate incident.

Piastri’s Multiple Father Figures

Piastri, a promising young talent, has found guidance from several experienced figures in the sport, including McLaren‘s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. This diverse mentorship is proving instrumental in Piastri’s rapid development as a Formula 1 driver.

Williams’ Best Start for a Decade

Williams, the historic racing team, has enjoyed its best start to a season in over a decade. With consistent points finishes and promising performances, the team is showing signs of a resurgence under new management.

Lewis Hamilton’s Difficult Season and Ferrari’s Resurgence

After describing his Jeddah race as “horrible,” seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed doubts about his prospects for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Ferrari is experiencing a resurgence under new leadership, with strong performances from Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. In this section, we take an in-depth look at the current state of affairs at , accompanied by insights from Motorsport.com editor-in-chief Ben Hunt and our top F1 writer from Italy, Roberto Chinchero.

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