Alain Prost believes Oscar Piastri’s reserved personality grants him a secret weapon over the more effusive Lando Norris in their intra-team title fight.
Piastri leads Norris by 16 points after winning four of the last five races.
Motorsports Mind Games
“Motorsport is also played out in the mind,” Prost said.
He argues that social-media-driven pressure rewards drivers who stay discreet.
“The new Championship leader, Oscar Piastri, doesn’t communicate much,” he noted.
Experience Versus Momentum
Norris, a McLaren stalwart since 2019, finally opened his victory account last season and has carried that form into 2025.
Yet Piastri’s rapid learning curve and error-free consistency have tilted the balance.
Historical Parallels
Prost referenced his own fiery rivalry with Ayrton Senna and the later Hamilton–Rosberg clash to warn that teammate battles rarely remain peaceful.
The Role Of Social Media
Prost says modern drivers “put themselves under a lot of pressure” by sharing every emotion online.
Piastri’s low-profile approach echoes Kimi Räikkönen’s famously taciturn style.
Managing The Battle
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella must juggle both title bids without repeating the intra-team implosions of past champions.
Final Insight
If Prost is right, the quiet Australian’s psychological armour may prove decisive as the season intensifies.