The Race F1 Podcast Azerbaijan GP: With Piastri faltering, did Norris waste his big chance?
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Sep 21, 2025 
Jon Noble, an experienced F1 journalist, and Josh Suttill, a motorsport reporter, delve deep into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss Oscar Piastri's unexpected struggles and Lando Norris's missed chances. The duo analyzes Max Verstappen's impressive form and Red Bull's resurgence, along with a closer look at Carlos Sainz's podium finish. They highlight standout performances from Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda, while also tackling listener questions about McLaren's pit-stop issues and Piastri's pressure underperforming.
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Norris Squandered A Big Opportunity
- Lando Norris missed a major championship opportunity when Oscar Piastri made multiple errors across the weekend.
- Josh Suttill and Edd Straw agree Norris should have converted better qualifying and race execution into a podium or higher points haul.
Timing Made Piastri's Mistakes Less Damaging
- Oscar Piastri's Baku weekend was uncharacteristically poor but timing matters in a championship.
- Jon Noble and Edd Straw argue it's better the errors came at Baku than at a race where he'd likely score heavily.
Fix Execution To Salvage Championship Chances
- McLaren needed cleaner race execution from Norris after a poor qualifying showing.
- Andrea Stella defended Norris but the team must fix pit-stop and strategy errors to maximise future opportunities.