P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri thinks there wasn’t an increase in Formula 1 drivers braking late to get to the apex first at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris had a fierce battle in Austin, leading to a heated debate over multiple weekends. The rivalry escalated during the Mexico City GP when Verstappen ran Norris wide at Turns 4 and 8 in one lap. In another incident, Liam Lawson and Sergio Perez clashed at Turns 4 through 5, resulting in damage to Lawson’s car. Despite concerns that the Austin incident might encourage more aggressive maneuvers, drivers like Piastri downplayed the impact during the São Paulo Grand Prix weekend. Piastri emphasized that drivers prioritize racing principles over rule changes or Stewards’ decisions. He highlighted the importance of avoiding crashes and preventing others from overtaking, suggesting that drivers’ own principles guide their on-track behavior more than external factors.
