Oscar Piastri will end Max Verstappen

[@LawVS]

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[@User8104f1]

The fact that Oscar and Carlos are the only ones to beat redbull in a race/sprint is crazy

[@LawVS]

Something to take into account here.

[@TheSt1092]

Mercedes beat them for eight straight years in the WCC.

[@User8104f1]

@@TheSt1092 yes your are right but Redbull had a dominant season last year they were untouchable

[@Etanh4214]

@@TheSt1092ok but was that last year?

[@breeze5387]

and the year before that lmao @@Etanh4214

[@mgers75]

Let's see Oscar take it to Lando first, before we start with this "end Max" nonsense. With that said, Love Oscar's speed and approach/mindset. I won't be shocked if Oscar get's that first win before Lando

[@TheSt1092]

Exactly Lando is too easily written off.

[@Vislow]

​@@TheSt1092People talk about Norris as if he's in his 30s already and doesn't have much room to improve. They seem to forget he's only 2 years older than Piastri

[@LawVS]

Of course. But this could be a real fun time come his prime.

[@SMNRacer]

@@Vislowexactly, this is why I hate when people talk about George vs Lando in F2 and how that makes Lando much worse

[@daveruda]

Lando has shown repeatedly that he doesnt have the winner mentality and cracks when it matters. He struggled against a rookie that didnt have the latest spec car sometimes. Oscar will only get better...

[@Despair05]

The prospect of an Oscar vs Max throwdown is very appealing. Hopefully Oscar has a competitive car for the next few years.

[@LawVS]

I can't see McLaren falling off a cliff before the regulation changes. They've got all the pieces of the puzzle in place to fully respond to Red Bull whereas Ferrari and Mercedes have still to put theirs in place (they will do though later this year). As for Oscar, he has the attitude suitable to handle the pressure.

[@MichaelTarailo-st1nv]

If he has a competitive car, he won't beat Lando let alone Max

[@Despair05]

@MichaelTarailo-st1nv I don't know man. I guess we will just have to wait and see.

[@LeonSchaap-xz7cc]

I Don,t no,max drove so easy and there was no competition,what as they are really go Racing and Max Verstappen put 20procent more Racing harder and faster then we get a Good year...

[@jjharson7344]

@@MichaelTarailo-st1nv Sorry but I don't think you are right, OP will beat LN this year, now his rookie season is over, his sophomore year is where people will realise this lad is a future WDC champion, he's already caught and now passing Lando.... don't get me wrong I really like Lando, but it's clear to see OP has more raw race pace.... if I was Zak I would already relegate LN to no 2 driver..... I know I'm going to get hate over this, but OP is the lad to overthrow Max, There's and outside chance for Leclerc & Russell too... but unlikely.... if Merc, Ferrari or RB need a new driver..... OP should be the man....

[@4whomittolz846]

as an Australian, I am SO HYPED for a possible Trans-Tasman championship battle between Oscar and Liam!!! Back when the Juri Vips saga was going down and Liam had been named the new RB reserve, I connected the dots for this to happen, and as 2023 went on, it only got more and more likely! There's something so unique in the AUS Vs NZ rivalry, if Australia's out of the picture I'll support the black and white all day. But in a head to head, it's game on.

[@LawVS]

Having Liam there too fighting Oscar will be fun!

[@PunkarellaOG]

Liam doesn't have a drive as far as I know. Wish him well. Hope to see him in F1.

[@maraschinocherries1036]

@@PunkarellaOGit’s only a matter of time really, whether RB takes him or he moves on, he’s more than proved himself

[@jeanmakita3839]

Piastri is one to keep your eyes on for exactly the reasons you say. His attitude and bearing are amazing for such a young guy. His mindset is very conducive to success. Lando MIST get rid of the poisonous negativity. I REALLY like them both, but Oscars mindset is like those of the athletes I send to college. The ones that go on to succeed at am elite level

[@LawVS]

Indeed. Mark Webber taught him well and Stella has masterfully fostered and Brown capturing.

[@danpaton9744]

As talented as Oscar is the only man who will end Verstappen is himself when he decides he doesn’t fancy racing at 47 street tracks in America every year.

[@LawVS]

I see what you mean and that is a fair look at it.

[@utube321piotr]

You need to hold your horses a bit. If Oscar "ends" Lando, then we can speculate further.

[@LawVS]

I reckon he's made a good start. In the second half of 2023, Oscar outqualified Lando and the latter started making mistakes. Granted, Lando will kick on for 2024 but he has been rattled after probably feeling invincible besting Daniel.

[@utube321piotr]

@@LawVS True.

[@basdollevoet2824]

@@LawVS not completely agree. After Qatar, Lando dominated Piastri. Only in qualifying Piastri could challenge him, but not in the races (not in any of those last four or five).

[@squidlips1044]

​@@basdollevoet2824yep, on long run speed Lando destroys him but maybe he can close the gap with more experience. That or he'll be like Perez and just simply not be as good as his teammate. We shall see

[@5150TJT]

Beat his rookie season. Only Lewis is higher 🤔 check the list dude.

[@sviniciusbraga]

I don't know if Oscar will go toe-to-toe with Max for titles, but I'm pretty excited about his season. Piastri is already one of my favorites.

[@LawVS]

Not in 2024, but in future seasons he will be a good challenge.

[@LudosRegem]

Oscar vs Max would be amazing to see. But first let’s see how the McLarens pace looks like

[@LawVS]

Of course. But the initial signs look far more spicy than in recent years.

[@LudosRegem]

@@LawVS that for sure I’m really hoping to see a McLaren in it’s glory again (not a McLaren Fan)

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

So you're saying I should be a future Oscar fan? Okay, I'm in.

[@LawVS]

I won't tell you what to do.

[@rockytalkndawoods3057]

@@LawVS "😉😉"

[@bjs7442]

I hope you haven't put any money on it.

[@Reaz399]

There‘s not a single driver on the grid who would beat Max over a season in comparable cars, especially not anyone of the “new gen“ aka Leclerc, Norris, Gasly, Ocon, Russell, Piastri etc. , it’s simply not happening.

[@Umar-gw6fy]

I think leclerc has the best chance, when his car was almost at the same level as the rb he was outsmarting max and out racing him

[@Reaz399]

@@Umar-gw6fy Max has dominated Leclerc his whole life. He got absolutely destroyed in karting year after year and he‘s still nowhere near Max‘s level in F1.

[@LawVS]

In a way yes. But the attitude to even mount a challenge is critical.

[@Real_ghostboi]

@@Reaz399 Exactly, no one on the F1 grid was as dominant as Max in his junior career, and I'm talking mostly about karting since Max only did 1 year in F3. If you look at Max's karting career and the way he entered the sport at age 17, and if you look at the way he won his first race, it shouldn't come as a surprise that he is the type of guy to dominate the way he did in 2023. Max is one of a kind. The only one that comes close is Kimi Antonelli, who I'll be watching in F2 this year.

[@daveruda]

Lewis did in 2021

[@quckeyalt]

I may be a Ferrari fan but rn. Charles is unable to challenge Verstappen with the car we have. Piastri is a good option as McLaren do have good strategies and room for a car that could challenge Red Bull

[@LawVS]

I feel that Charles could bring it to Max on a race-by-race basis but over a whole season, I could see the pounding Max would rain upon him to be too much. To beat Max, you need to be just as fearless and unflappable.

[@flintey360]

Why underrated your favourite driver like that?? Charles is good enough, what I saw in 2022 and at the end of 23 was enough for me to believe he's got what it takes.

[@tolgamumin8746]

​@@flintey360I don't think he is underrating Charles but rather says that Ferrari is not up to the standards Red Bull set during these past seasons

[@TheSt1092]

I disagree the only reason Leclerc is flapping is because the team around him particularly under Binotto made some utterly non-sensical decisions . Charles didn't get . Ferrari has largely been in organisational disarray since the Schumacher era dream team of Brawn-Byrne and Todt all left. Binotto tried to destroy Leclerc the same way he destroyed Vettel. @@LawVS

[@MichaelTarailo-st1nv]

Did you forget Lando is still alive? You know, the better McLaren driver...

[@94notyou]

I don't think Oscar has the same ceiling as Max, Oscar's consistency is what got him those rookie titles in f3 and f2. Max has the consistency and the crazy raw pace which I doubt Oscar has to match Max.

[@LawVS]

I see your point and it's valid, but I reckon that out of all the current drivers who have been shaken up by Max, Oscar has come in at the right time to observe that and go "I think I can take him eventually."

[@clintblacktiger8229]

no offence but r u crazy ??? he is the only driver in history of f2 to get 4 poles in a row even charles couldn’t do that he outqualified norris in the second half of the season norris the driver that if partnered with max would be considered max‘ fastest ever teammate

[@94notyou]

@@clintblacktiger8229 I watched that f2 season and it was consistent race pace that got him to the title. He has incredible racecraft and race management which kept him out of trouble, Leclerc may not have gotten 4 poles in a row but he was pushing those cars to the edge of their limits. Oscar is less instinctual with his driving style which is why I don't think his ultimate ceiling is the same as Max/Leclerc. Him being more of a thinker and levelheaded is kinda his ultimate strength as opposed to Max/Leclerc who are much more hot-headed.

[@HN-ol7oz]

You have not seen the best of Oscar yet. He is playing low as Webber's plan for him.

[@JMRope]

@@94notyou I think you missed the point. Consistent race pace may have been what got him the title, but being the only driver to get four consecutive poles shows he does have excellent one lap pace too. Is he good enough to beat Max in an equal car? Well let's hope we can find out one day because no matter who comes out on top it will certainly be exciting. And if we are really lucky there will be other drivers in the mix too.

[@winnerloser]

As much as i would love to believe this, I cant help but feel like the comparison should be to a Hamilton. Verstappen feels like a once-in-a-generation talent, where as Oscar feels more like a Hamilton, a driver who can hit the ground running and keep up with the changes of the sport. Yes, theyre both good drivers, but in different ways. Edit: and I'm not saying that Oscar cant be as good as Verstappen, he can definitely grow into an equal caliber driver. I just feel like Verstappen is such a different type of driver that most drivers today arent a fair comparison

[@LawVS]

I can see your thinking. However, I feel that Oscar's grit and composure is refreshing to see and something that Max already respects.

[@winnerloser]

@@LawVS I would have to agree with that. I just think its too soon to say that he's an equal to Max. I would love to see the two of them go at it on the track for the championship.

[@W0lf_91]

Lewis is the epitome of a once in a generation talent, no question. It’s almost like people have forgot what he has done since he hasn’t been fighting for wins these last two years. It’s either insane recency bias or genuinely people who weren’t around to see it. Max is the only one in the last 15 years who could possibly be compared to him if he keeps it up. I still think there are questions to be asked of Max when he is under pressure, no doubt. He has the talent though. Would be great to see him against top drivers in similar paced machinery. On Oscar, he is very talented too, very calm mentality, eager to learn. I think he will is more likely to be a World Champion than Norris. There, I said it.

[@winnerloser]

@@W0lf_91 I do agree that Hamilton is one of the greatest of all time, to say that Max is the only one who could compare is a bit of a overstatement. Alonso, Vettel, Rosberg, Massa(debatibly) could all put a fight to Hamilton, and some actually did beat him. I do like Hamilton, but to say he's unmatched until Max is a stretch.

[@W0lf_91]

@@winnerloser Rosberg, Vettel weren’t in Lewis’ league. Alonso was more comparable as an overall racing driver but not in terms of natural ability.

[@MichaelTriton]

Oscar has alot things to learn: wet driving, outlap pushing, tyre management. But the most important factor I reckon is the mindset. In the 23 season, I didn't see him pushing to the very limit. I think he is so cautious that he may never try to overdrive the car. And this is not a good mindset for a talented rookie, if you compare that with Max, Lewis, Lec, Russel and Lando. If he just smoothly raise his racecraft through time, I don't think he will ever reach the level of Max & Lewis.

[@LawVS]

Of course. He's got stuff to learn but he's aware of that.

[@Appletank8]

TBF, taking it a bit easy for the first year is not the worst, as long as you're not too far behind your teammate. Get in that laptime and race experience instead of pushing just a bit too hard and having to spend the rest of the day watching mechanics glue your car back together.

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

Wow if it isn’t the one and only Captain Obvious!

[@MichaelTriton]

@@Appletank8 Fair enough, but for the second year I hope to see some audacious maneuver from Oscar which can prove his natural talent, just like Max in Brazil 2016. If Mark shapes Oscar to be a Sainz type of driver, who is always be cautious and try to be Mr. Consistency throughout his career, I would be rather disappointed. Because that mindset cannot make a great driver challenging Max, Lewis and Nando.

[@Appletank8]

@@MichaelTriton Hey, better than Logan. Was he pushing too hard to prove himself and spun out? Maybe. And it made everyone clown on him.

[@mattfantastic9969]

As long as we're doing unhinged predictions here's mine. The mix up front is Lando, Max, Leclerc. Swapping P1/P2 or crashing each other out every weekend. Piastri goes full raikonnen, getting steady p3/4 and the occasional sprint win. Piastri ends up with the title on raw consistency.

[@LawVS]

I reckon the Kimi-ness of him, plus the tutelage of Mark Webber is a genius combination.

[@Appletank8]

When was the last time someone won the title without ever getting P1?

[@lucasrabelo937]

One of the things I like about him is how he handles all of this in a calm/mature way despite being so young(he's the 3rd driver born in the 2000s to race in F1 and being from 2003 myself, I hope I see someone from that year soon) and shows what the new gen of drivers are capable of. Webber really teached him well

[@LawVS]

Yep. All that learning from Mark Webber with his own experiences with Sebastian must be so helpful.

[@evertonnixon5881]

I agree with everything you've said about Oscar, there's something about him that reminds me of an old school gentleman racer, he has what it takes to become a world champion. I wish him the best, from team LH44. 💪💯🇯🇲

[@CompleteToast]

Right now, i think the only people who would beat max over a season is Hamilton since he almost did if not for Abu Dhabi (which we shall not speak of), Leclerc if he cleans up a bit (lets be honest, he has a mistake or two in him), Lando if he manages to get Piastri out of his head and Alonso because he's an android made by the Spanish Government to take over formula 1. Oscar needs more time in the oven to be on that level. I can see Oscar being there in a couple years, but i dont see him taking down Max before 2028 and i think there's a good chance he just retires at that point.

[@LawVS]

Right now, Lewis and Charles are the two closest opponents. But Lando and Oscar will come up fast.

[@alexandroskoskinas]

The whole oscar s "who he thinks he is to turn down alpine" saga shows that people dont watch junior formulas.. he was a back to back to back champion.

[@LawVS]

For sure! Alpine trained him to do...what? He ended up being bait for Alonso.

[@ToxicAWOL]

As much as I want to see Max have a challenge, Oscar is NOWHERE close to where he can fight Max. McLaren has been on the pace to make a good car, don’t get me wrong. However, the skills Oscar has shown is limited compared to Max’s skills because he has 8 seasons to show how big of a menace he is on track for everyone. I feel like if he were to fight Max, he would need to have a couple of good seasons and prove that he is the better driver than Lando Norris. Until that point, the closest challenger is Lewis and Lando, with maybe Charles if Ferrari finished getting their heads out of their asses.

[@LawVS]

Right now he's got work to do but he's got the right attitude to take it to him.

[@jeanmakita3839]

Thanks for sticking with us Law!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Lessflaw]

oscar is definitely future wdc material but i dont see him beating max anytime soon

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah I would agree. I just wish for people to keep an eye on him.

[@LuteFrontier]

Oscar will drive for LawVS in 2024

[@szavamaczika1952]

I started to really watch F1 this season, and Lando and Oscar very quickly became my favourites, very different personalities but amazing guys both, I hope they will have a lot of success soon

[@LawVS]

I reckon McLaren are onto a great lineup for a good few years yet...as long as they can keep a lid on them.

[@jackybeck2479]

Oscar is a very exciting young talent, and I think he can be a future world champion one day! Also, I'm from his home city, Melbourne, Australia, and I think if he wins the world championship, I think he and F1 can get more widely known thoughout Australia and have more Aussie fans!

[@LawVS]

Oh yes, the first WCC since Alan Jones.

[@Formula1Fanatic2024]

The person I was waiting to watch

[@EntropicExergy]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves here, he has plenty of things to show before even starting to consider him as a competitor for a championship. He has to improve one tyre management, something Max had from the get-go. Max was able to hold off Räikkönen for over 25 laps in his first race for RB to win it, the perfect test of tyre management since any rookie could easily cook his tyres in such a defense and fall off rapidly. Then there is wet racing, he has to show something there too. Max showed how good he was back in a downpour at Brazil 2016, Piastri has shown none of the like. He has the mental fortitude on his side, better than Leclerc for instance, i'll give him that, but he has plenty left to show if he wants to challenge Max.

[@LawVS]

Of course. But the package seems the most compelling with no sign of chips on shoulders.

[@petouser]

Piastri is still so young yet he has such an mature attitude.

[@LawVS]

Indeed. Webber said that he sees stuff in him that should be present in drivers who've been around for ages.

[@BotsWeekendCovers]

OK Law, biased or not you simply must get off the meth!!!! I will agree that I think Oscar has no fear but he hasn't been around long enough to test Max yet. I think we better make sure we keep Lando here first and foremost so Oscar has to put Lando behind him before I will give this thought any credit :)

[@LawVS]

It will take some time but this video is more like a call to keep an eye on him and he conducts himself.

[@24KGoldBacon]

I still wonder if Carlos was having an ESL moment with his 'He's intimidating me' comment. I'd love someone to ask him to clarify that as I fell off my chair laughing when it happened and thought there's no way a pro driver would mean to say that over the radio.

[@LawVS]

I think he regrets saying it and the editor who found that soundbite got a raise.

[@gavinBsussex]

I think a couple of decent showings from Piastri show he has promise, but it is a big stretch to say with confidence that he can out compete Max over the course of a season. I think Max is different level to anyone at the moment as I think Checo last year showed it wasn’t just the RB19 that made Max win. I think you put Max in an RB, Ferrari, McLaren or Merc and he wins the title now….

[@LawVS]

I reckon his rookie year has given him plenty of promise and his attitude is excellent to tackle Max's pressure.

[@princemay73]

As long as Max has a competitive car, there is no other driver on the grid who can beat him. Maybe the other driver will get a few wins over Max, but through the course of a season, there’s no one out there who can be as consistent as Max. Saying otherwise is a) a disservice to what Max has accomplished since 2018 (yup, he’s been consistent since then), and b) overhyping Oscar, who’s still a fledgling and whose career trajectory is not something we can predict. There are several drivers who’ve burned bright initially to flame out quite quickly in their careers.

[@LawVS]

Correct. The right combination has proven crucial for any credible and lengthy title campaign.

[@daniellassodrews7109]

Omg I can’t wait for the 2024 season to start I’m so excited to see everyone’s performances

[@LawVS]

Yep. So many fun narratives to follow.

[@patrickr4762]

I agree with your point of Oscar’s mental approach to things. This is backed up by Andrea Stella. On his podcast he says the big difference w/ Oscar to Lando is he is calm, not easily shaken. He says that a trait mature champions have.

[@LawVS]

Oh yes. With Max being there, you cannot be shaken up or else he will mop the floor with you.

[@robertlayton7004]

Oscar will most likely be a world champ 1 day

[@nonadeplume1145]

Actually I have thought this myself. Not only is Piastri one of two drivers to have beat Verstappen but Piastri is not afraid to challenge anyone. Also from observation nothing had rattled Piastri yet. He appears to be as confident in himself as Verstappen. Let's not forget he is the only driver in history to promptly take a crap on a team's announce he would be driving for them. Oscar is smart, patient and, as you point out, has no fear. None. As a bonus Mark Webber would be a fierce manager.

[@TheSt1092]

Laando will be finish top 3 in the championship this year I reckon.

[@LawVS]

He does stand a good chance to be in the top 3, but Oscar will be in the mix for the top 5 potentially.

[@TheSt1092]

The video title is a little stupid . I think Max is probably going to win this year title I still think that Charles Leclerc could do something against Verstappen if Ferrari sort their car and strategy out . Even if Verstappen the the title every year until he retires I still reckon he'll be in the top 3/4 of the WDC every year until he leaves.

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah he will win in 2024, I reckon he is still on it and the RB20 will be the best...but I would watch Oscar still.

[@TheSt1092]

Lando is not going to lie down . He will be right and he WILL win races this year@@LawVS

[@BreadBreeder42]

I wouldnt call it the end but, more like the most possible competition to him in the near future. Im pretty sure max will continue to dominate even when oscar has a competitive car. Max is just too perfect.

[@LawVS]

Yes that end will come as do all eras

[@BreadBreeder42]

@@LawVS mhm

[@nickyptv7258]

Only way this will happen is if McLaren nails the new regs. I don’t see McLaren in these regs beating Red Bull

[@LawVS]

I can see them getting close and the right combination of car and driver and understanding their opponents could make it fun though.

[@ihsanjayadi88]

When will people realize that the most important thing in F1 is pace. Piastri can only challenge him if Mclaren has a way faster car than the RB to the point where it can compensate the deficit of pace between Piastri and Verstappen. However, if the Mclaren is indeed that fast, any top 7 drivers on the grid can challenge Verstappen in that Mclaren. Mental fortitude is important, but only to a small extent compared to actual pace. Yes, Piastri has excellent mental fortitude, but his pace is comparatively abysmal to the top guys in F1. Only Hamilton and possibly Alonso that have both the pace and mental fortitude to beat Verstappen in a car with similar speed at the moment. The conversation about Piastri needs to stay inside the topic on whether he can beat Norris first.

[@LawVS]

I see what you're saying but the fortitude in the head is so important given Max's complete confidence and titanic desire to decimate his opponents. Charles is proof. He has the skill to match Max but can't keep it together for a whole campaign. Ferrari don't help that either.

[@ihsanjayadi88]

@@LawVSYeah I agree about Leclerc. He arguably has better raw pace than Hamilton and Alonso, but he's quite a bit more incomplete than the two. If Piastri can develop his pace, then I don't think he'll be another Leclerc and instead be a better challenger. That is a big if however, the gap in pace massive if you calculate it vi h2h stats.

[@Firemarioflower]

Charles: "Get in line, son"

[@LawVS]

Charles: *looks at Lewis joining* NOOOOO!

[@Firemarioflower]

Just rumors@@LawVS

[@F1-Passion]

@@Firemarioflower Rumours was a great album your comment on the other r Hand hasn’t aged well has it?

[@wo1463]

Oscar had a chance to put himself in the Max category but failed to beat Lando over the year and finished with half of Lando’s points. Given that Lando is just a year older than Oscar I say that Lando Prime has the real shot to “end Max Verstappen”

[@LawVS]

We have to remember he was a rookie and come the second half of the season, he was scoring podiums, sprint wins and acting like a seasoned racer. In one year. Yes, Lando will respond...but it won't be easy.

[@ecny29]

I think Oscar has the potential to beat Max, but first he has to beat Lando Norris and gain some experience and consistency before he can challenge Max

[@LawVS]

Of course. One step at a time.

[@murphychris9811]

no no he wont

[@LawVS]

He will. Not this season but when he's good to go.

[@annebokma4637]

​@@LawVSyou mean the season that max does the lemans? You know the first season after his retirement?

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

If he can make his tire management as good as Max he has a chance, but there's no telling if he will.

[@Ballen_F1]

You typed: "no no he wont" Did you mean: "yes yes he will"?

[@AllardWolff]

​@@LawVSby then, Max will be racing in GTWC or WEC

[@andreas1337able]

Totally agree with you. Looking forward to those battles. They already have shown that their race craft is immense and also fair enough to leave each other racing the race. Really looking forward to this coming year:)

[@TheSt1092]

This kind of video title proves there are numpties out there that think Lando is just a big joker and don't take him sertiously or treat him with respect.

[@LawVS]

Did you watch the video? Lando handles things differently to Oscar and will respond but 2024 will be pivotal in how he handles the challenge.

[@Redlingstein]

Well said. Lando will beat Piastri hard this year, as he did in all the races last year. Ppl only look at Quali laps….but Piastri eats his tyres and falls back big time compared to Lando each race. Ppl don’t look at that….

[@Redlingstein]

@@LawVS Lando will continue like in 2023, beating Piastri each race on race pace, again and again….

[@markbroadheaf1593]

Oscar is impressive, too early to say. Lando did a better job in his first year using the most reliable barometer against his teammate ie he was closer on average both in qualifying and race times. Oscar’s temperament is very like that of Prost or Lauda, analytical and intelligent. No question though Norris has huge natural speed. This season will be interesting. Max will win again I think but hopefully with a much better fight.

[@Redlingstein]

Agree

[@ARGDevilDog]

I like Oscar...but he has ways to go...everyone on track(top half) are good

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah. Give it time.

[@Gm345-v8o]

As I see it piastri is already on par with norris in his 2nd year. That's already way too impressive to match an established driver in a comfortable car. 2024 is just unlucky for him, he paid for others mistakes, team favouring norris and safety cars.

[@FabledGentleman]

I also believe in Piastri, his rookie season was noting short of spectacular. In all interviews I've seen, he seems focused and determined. He is not resting on any sort of laurels, he is only looking forward, and how to improve. This mindset is key for success, he has the right personality, the right skills, he only needs the right car.

[@LawVS]

Yep. Webber's experience has been pivotal in giving him coolness.

[@DestinysComputer]

The guy hasn't even beat Lando yet. Saying he's going to "end" Max is laughably premature.

[@5150TJT]

Lando has not won a race in 5 years.😂😂😂

[@LawVS]

Oscar wasn't expected to trouble Lando but he did trouble him and highlighted Lando's flaws.

[@Redlingstein]

Totally agree, way too premature

[@flintey360]

Would rate Oscar way more if he could have at least matched Lando for race pace. Idk if he has enough natural talent to beat max.

[@LawVS]

At least he is aware of the flaw and is working on correcting it. It's understandable. Rookie gets a car that can get podiums and is in the mix for big points and goes too hard.

[@xiniks]

I think from the current field I would agree Piastri is possibly Verstappens greatest threat the coming seasons.

[@LawVS]

Coming seasons, yes. Not 2024.

[@deadliner5446]

As a Max fan that would be the only way I would like for Max's era to end

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah. In a hard-fought title battle showcasing 100% Max.

[@Nebula_Ultra]

If by take down you mean the next champion.. I don't know... But you may be right. I've thought it before. We'll see what happens in 7 years.

[@LawVS]

For a start, it'll be the odd race when they're the two front runners.

[@givemeabreak8784]

Someone has to take the torch when Max is quitting. Oscar is on the top teams list for sure. Tremendous talent for sure.

[@LawVS]

As happens throughout history

[@Jupitersonlyson]

Ok let's all calm down. Let's see him win something first. Max and Lewis are elite. Oscar can't even dominate Lando right now.

[@stopgof1]

With Lando and Oscar to quote Harry Potter "Neither can live while the other survives" 2 young talented drivers who are on the come up but I think only 1 can make it to the top and that will be determined over the next few years but like you said they both handle their negativity differently and personally i dont think Lando handles his well. Maybe verbalising it is his way of doing it but he should do it more privately because now he is just going to have the media reciting his quotes to him from when he was at his lowest and i dont think being constantly reminded of your negative feelings its the way to imporve.

[@LawVS]

I reckon we could see a 2018 Red Bull where one of them jumps after too many clashes.

[@arranchace1306]

Let McLaren firstly become a GP winning car before we start thinking of the new WDC, thusfar i wont see this happen with that RB car that puts the whole field on 30s and with RB shifting to 2024 early season while the rest is still catching up, when McLaren starts closing that gap, we will speculate who's gonna beat Max.

[@LawVS]

Of course. But giving it time will see Oscar Prime.

[@Emarq31]

By the way, everyone, teammate rivalry and competition IS A GOOD THING. Probably more important that competing against other teams when it comes to individual development as a driver/athlete. You don't have to be friends with your teammates, you don't have to be super respectful, but you must understand what each other are like. And you must push each other and compete if you want to experience any ounce of victory. Remember, the feeling of not wanting to lose should be greater than the feeling of wanting to win. You drive to drive and compete. You play to play and compete. Not to win, but because you hate losing.

[@LawVS]

Agreed. Lando and Oscar will push each other to their limits whereas Max doesn't have that. Sure, his skills are mighty enough but he didn't have the competition he had in 2015 with Sainz and 2018 with Ricciardo to boost him further.

[@天敵神手王]

now that i think about it piastri is like alonso in 2001 -2004, developing himself as a driver untill he was given a car to challenge for the title and ultimately dethroned schumacher if this happen with piastri and max it will absolutely be nuts

[@LawVS]

That's a good point. After all, Andrea Stella DOES see some Fernando in Oscar.

[@marton154]

Max will dominate this sport for the coming years. Screen shot this.

[@LawVS]

For sure but Oscar has potential to be the next disruptor.

[@martinavery3979]

I note 2 things with Piastri. Firstly, if the space is his, he takes it. He's not intimidated by experienced drivers who think they have the right to take it off him. Secondly, I don't know about you, but I get the feeling Piastri doesn't even read his press/social media

[@LawVS]

I reckon he does but he can recognise them as such and not take it seriously.

[@F_r_a_n_y]

Let's see what happens this year. If he improves again....maybe? Also I disagree with rookies having to perform right away because Sergant is still here.

[@LawVS]

This is a long term situation.

[@Fiasco3]

Nope, I think he'll retire before anyone even gets close. They'd have to be driving at his level or better, with a car at his level or better. Unless something crazy happens at RedBull Max is good to go for a longtime.

[@LawVS]

Depends on how he takes the new cars in 2026. If he gets halfway into 2026 and isn't enjoying the racing side of it, I could see him just walking.

[@dennisf5452]

I also believe that Oscar has the skill to be one of the greatest. But you also have to be in the right team. Alonso is the best example for this.

[@LawVS]

The right package is something to consider yes

[@johndansby3620]

Oscar is very talented but rough diamond that needs much cutting and polishing before he can begin to run with Max.

[@LawVS]

Of course. This will take some time.

[@arjunnair8037]

It will take a few more years, and I still wouldn't say he will. But I definitely think he can!

[@LawVS]

Oh yes, this is the early times.

[@henkormel5610]

Probally Oscar Piastri is toppeling Max Verstappen in the future. He has a stabile head on his shoulders. Liam Lawson is pulled thru the mental wringes of Helmut Marko and he seems to has a stabile head also now. Further both young men have to have acces to the right car to do so.

[@LawVS]

Yes, in the future.

[@Gopher31]

Appeared in my feed in the summer break. I think you have something here!

[@TheHarrie93]

Piastri has shown he's the only one with the mindset to win against Max. He's not satisfied with a podium place and he's very critical of himself when he chews through his tires.

[@LawVS]

Yes, but he chooses to channel that self-critical attitude into finding an answer for it which is good.

[@TheHarrie93]

@@LawVS Yes but it feels like he does that in a ruthless way that works for him. When you look at Sainz, LeClerc or even Norris it feels like they struggle with their self criticism and become complacent. Piastri just states that he has to get better and goes for it.

[@MahF1V10]

He will definitely be a future champion. It's just a matter of time and patience. 2026 could be anyone's game.

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah. This is a medium speed burner.

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things

[@chloehnoelle]

As I bought a oscar piastri jersey recently, I am inclined to agree! Oscar is definitely the silent but deadly type, baha. I am really excited to see how he grows, and I am definitely seeing if he picks up that team leader role once lando inevitably moves to another team at some point.

[@LawVS]

I reckon Zak sees Oscar as a backup so that there will be a strong leader for years.

[@Tim-944]

By the time Piastri got the skills and tools to "end" Max Verstappen Max already driving GT cars.

[@LawVS]

I reckon he will be better at tyres in 2024. But the attitude from the get-go is encouraging.

[@greenlantern7959]

A driver, and his team, must have a contending car they are willing to wreck on the inside line to beat Max. This is what Lewis finally committed to at Silverstone 21 and it took the whole year, the Bottas special at Hungary, and a few spicy power units to claw back to level with Max for the finale. The past two years of the new regs, teams got conservative with any shot at a podium, while Max would drive Mick Schumacher off the track to salvage a midfield position. The competition isn’t committed.

[@LawVS]

The Sainz/Perez interaction was telling. I like Carlos but that was a little weird. Risks need to be taken and Oscar hurling into Turn 1 unafraid is what we have been missing as of late.

[@dannywelbz3650]

Verstappen is only 4 years older than Oscar lol . Max learnt in F1 won on debut with RB . As elite as Oscar and Liam are , verstappen is almost generational talent and going to end up in the goat conversation

[@hamstel4540]

Man as a Verstappen fan I will look forward to that day I respect Oscar and would love to see the 2 of them battle it out!

[@LawVS]

I reckon Max fans want an iconic challenge for a title.

[@Annatar5289]

yeah cant wait from prime piastri. thats gonna be good, him vs max!

[@eriknaamot]

No 😂😂 He will be one of the new top drivers in F1! But he will not end Max! Yeah Alonso won the last two Championship with Michael in Ferrari, but certianly did not end him! :)

[@LawVS]

He will at least give Max some fun battles

[@sirsancti5504]

I'm not into futurology. But about Piastri, it got into me in some situation he got to race Lando and he just stayed calm, and went to comms to say something like.. "Ok, now what?" - but in such a mature, calm manner that you don't see much in F1, specially in his age and "debut year". If he keeps his head leveled, I can see him acconplishing great things.

[@LawVS]

He definitely dented Lando's confidence after a brilliant 2022 for him where he bodied Daniel Ricciardo.

[@iamwhatiam5091]

The same was said for Leclerc.

[@LawVS]

Of course. I may be wrong in a few years time but right now, Oscar seems to have the car to work with and the right frame of mind to counter Max's relentlessness.

[@kdm6287]

Don't say things like that, we can live in hope, but don't say it out loud.

[@LawVS]

I will manifest this so we can have a barnstormer of a title challenge.

[@Lanse1984]

No, he won't. Max is superior in every aspects as well as tons of experience and Max has something Oscar does not, he is a killer, Oscar is not. Its not like there is a massive age gap either.

[@LawVS]

Oh well.

[@Lanse1984]

​@LawVS Charles has a better chance in competing. Charles is at least as fast over 1 lap as well as knowing Max from years of racing

[@Dishanta_Goswami]

I recently went through my 'relevant' subscriptions and I wasn't surprised that the top 3 were all F1 channels. They were: The main F1 channel Rocketpoweredmohawk And you ofc

[@Mark-vn7et]

That guy is amazing!

[@abelmatw]

This is very exciting! Let the rivalries begin!!!! 🎉

[@ItsMeRedd_]

Max be like: Finally… a worthy opponent, OUR BATTLE WILL BE LEGENDARY!

[@pieterdevilliers3556]

Not 100% shure about that but i can kinda see it. He is just so calm

[@LawVS]

That calmness will be crucial once he is ready to go after Max.

[@deemagico]

no doubt Piastri is a big talent.... as good as Lando on his bad day. He does have quality, no doubt. But.... being on Max or Fernando level? In same car? Forget it! For few years at least...

[@LawVS]

It will take some time, yes. But Oscar possesses the fearless grit to handle the pressure when it comes his way. In just one year, he gave Lando pause for thought.

[@deemagico]

@@LawVS ... you know what i do like of him the most? And it´s different from Max,Lando,George? He´s absolute calm. He doesn´t rumble and never seen him being in bad mood. He´s always nice.... and...humble. I like that.

[@deemagico]

maybee he will go in history... as a quiet champion. And that´s a big compliment. 🤗 ...btw...cheers. Like your content.

[@deemagico]

Well.... if you look back in history, comparing Max and Oscar would be Senna and Prost.... kinda...😁

[@Redlingstein]

Agree

[@sp-syn]

Don't forget that there at least three other drivers that he needs to beat to challenge max. Charles is still my pick it's Ferrari that needs to improve, had Ferrari been a competent team closer to red bull in 2022 not just a faster car at the start, charles would have beaten max that year. Charles still beat carlos while having a worse time with the car.

[@LawVS]

Of course, but I reckon that those three drivers have chips on their shoulders and have already gone up against Max and ultimately lost.

[@christopherbrooks5548]

Your Oscar bias is showing a lot (I appreciate you calling that out in the video). I do like how he showed this season he wasn't going to back down. Monza was a great example, pretty sure Lewis thought that Oscar would break early and give him the space.

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah it's important to show that I have some bias but I still wish to show my working on this one.

[@hanstubben]

I also see Oscar as an opponent to Max. Lando has, in a lesser way, the same problem as Charles, their just too nice! To win championships you have to be more aggressive and don't care what others say.

[@LawVS]

I reckon that when Oscar is fully up to speed, he will be able to handle a challenge from Max admirably.

[@timevortex5524]

In the future, looking back to Verstappen F1 career we will probably be admiring a kid with almost no experience in formulas coming into a big team going through a bad phase, adjusting himself and developing with the team into the dominance we've been seeing. Like Schumacher with Ferrari, the only difference was that Max had just the experience of 1 year of F3 and another year of F1 before he got into RBR. In that regard we can also see the storm Piastri is bringing to the table in his first year, as well as other legends of the sport in their rookie seasons did before him. (Hamilton, Villeneuve, Senna and Stewart come to mind) And we all know that Verstappen is very direct with his thoughts, and for him to share that kind of opinion in public, saying that his current dream team duo are Norris and Piastri says something.

[@LawVS]

Oh yes. Max and his story are unique and hardcore racing at its heart but Oscar's rise amongst that prime will be compelling.

[@thatguyonbass5616]

Great video man

[@sporkybutterz]

Oscar is a quiet beast and has handled pressure as a rookie really well. Once he hones his craft he will be very dangerous. Everyone was crapping on Max with a lot of errors when he started out. Be interesting to see.

[@LawVS]

Oh yeah. People were questioning Max's timing in the sport in 2014 and people questioned Oscar's integrity in 2022.

[@TheNotoriousB.E.N.]

People shrugging him off saying “he’s the next Ricciardo” will be shocked to see what this kid will achieve in f1. Maybe I’ll look like a clown years down the line but you don’t win f2 and f3 in your rookie seasons unless you’ve GOT IT. He got on with life in f1 like he’s been there for multiple seasons already. Sure, he has parts of his game he needs to work on like tyre management/ race pace but you expect to see these things in a rookie and I have no doubt he’ll iron this out in the coming season as he’s shown to be a very fast learner and quick adapter

[@abel6846]

If Oscar is indeed unflappable, he can’t be flapped. Nothing could flap him. The unflappability of Oscar will reach legendary heights.

[@LawVS]

Kimi will give him a small, yet approving nod...then offer him ice cream and a beer.