Piastri says his relationship with Norris unchanged after 2025 title battle

Australian rookie Oscar Piastri says his off‑track relationship with teammate Lando Norris stayed the same despite a fierce intra‑team fight for the 2025 drivers’ title, which Norris won at Abu Dhabi.

Why it matters:

• McLaren’s early dominance turned the internal rivalry into a season‑long headline.
• Keeping drivers on good terms protects team morale and sponsor confidence.
• A calm partnership shows how teams can manage title fights without internal damage.

The details:

• Piastri told the High Performance podcast that both drivers “are good at separating on‑track action from off‑track life.”
• Their joint marketing duties and daily interactions were “exactly the same” all season.
• The bond actually grew stronger in the second half as they got to know each other better.
• Both agree any tension was quickly handled by the team’s guidelines; no deliberate “cross‑the‑line” incidents.

What's next:

• With 2026 power‑unit rules looming, McLaren will count on a united driver line‑up.
• Piastri and Norris are expected to start 2026 with mutual respect, turning competition into progress.
• McLaren’s “no‑collision” policy could become a template for other teams.