Not Lewis Hamilton, This F1 Rival impressed Max Verstappen says, 'barely makes mistakes'

 “I think I’ve said it before, people forget a little bit – last year was his (Oscar Piastri’s) second year. Now he’s in his third year, and he’s very solid. He’s very calm in his approach, and I like that. It shows on track. He delivers when he has to, barely makes mistakes – and that’s what you need when you want to fight for a championship.”

 

 

Mentorship Matters: Webber’s Role in Piastri’s Success  
Verstappen also extended his admiration to Piastri’s mentor, former Red Bull driver Mark Webber. The Dutchman drew parallels between Piastri’s guidance under Webber and his own development under the watchful eye of his father, Jos Verstappen.

 “And I think with Mark by his side, he’s helping him a lot. It’s great. People learn from their own careers – that’s what I had with my dad [Jos Verstappen], and Mark [Webber] is advising Oscar. At the end of the day, Oscar is using his talent, and that’s great to see,” Verstappen added.

 

 

With his triumph in Jeddah, Piastri became the first Australian to top the Drivers’ Championship standings since Webber did so 15 years ago.

Saudi GP Podium Recap  
Exciting race it was the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Although Max Verstappen led for most of the laps, a time penalty almost kept him in the cupboard and handed him second place. Charles Leclerc finished third, marking his first-ever podium in 2025.

The action now shifts to Miami Grand Prix 2025.