McLaren's internal title fight flips, leaving Guenther Steiner perplexed

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner finds the recent shift in form between McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri unprecedented. In the Formula 1 title race, Norris has remarkably transformed a 34-point deficit into a 24-point lead over his teammate in just six races. This turnaround is highlighted by Norris's back-to-back victories and four consecutive podium finishes, while Piastri's performance has unexpectedly declined.

Steiner told The Red Flags podcast he has "never seen anything like" this complete role reversal between the two drivers, a sentiment echoed by the unexpected nature of the development. He predicts Norris will capitalize on this momentum to secure the world championship, a victory that would elevate him into a new "bracket of drivers." For Piastri, Steiner advises a winter reset to "come back stronger," acknowledging he still holds the young driver in high regard.