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Former McLaren driver predicts Piastri-Norris crash in title clash

Zak Brown doesn't expect Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to properly fall out in their battle for the F1 title

Juan Pablo Montoya, a former McLaren driver, predicts an "explosion" within the team as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris battle for the 2025 F1 world championship.
Piastri currently leads Norris by nine points with 10 races remaining in the season, which resumes next week with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Despite their respectful rivalry and only one collision so far, Montoya believes the high stakes of the championship will inevitably lead to a crash between the teammates.
Montoya suggests that as the season progresses and points become critical, drivers might resort to extreme measures to secure the championship.
He also highlights that the upcoming regulation changes for next year mean this could be the only opportunity for either driver to win a world championship, intensifying the pressure.