Brundle points to this reason as to why Norris is behind Piastri in 2025: 'Not quite as decisive'

After challenging Max Verstappen for the 2024 world title last campaign, Norris was seen as the title favourite going into the new season, which started off very impressively with a fine win at the Australian Grand Prix.

However, problems with his one-lap pace in qualifying has hampered his start to the season, whereas teammate Piastri has looked extremely comforatable behind the wheel of the papaya-colored car, winning four in five races after the weekend in Melbourne, meaning he leads the world championship on 131 points, with Norris 16 points behind on 115.

What has been most impressive about Piastri's start to the 2025 season, just his third year in the pinnacle of motorsport, is his racecraft ability, which Norris has not been able to replicate.

Speaking on Sky Sports' 'The F1 Show' podcast, Brundle was asked if he would give any advice to the Brit about trying to catch his Australian teammate in terms of racecraft.

"I think it's too early to critique anybody, really," the now TV pundit started by saying.

"Max's problems in turns 1 and 2 cost Lando the Grand Prix, as far as I'm concerned. But you can't say Lando should have done anything else other than hit the throttle, as it looked like an overtaking opportunity," the 65-year-old explained as he unpacked the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix.

Action on the track has already shown how smart Piastri is when it comes to overtaking and setting moves up, and that is something that Norris should be looking to improve on, Brudnle believes.

"I think they will both address any issues they have where they need to improve, and they will both raise their game. But there is something in the way. Lando is not quite as decisive with how he places the car when he overtakes. I think that is exactly where they are, but I don't think it will stay like that for the rest of the season," the Brit concluded.