P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a highly successful F1 campaign so far and leads the drivers’ standings as the season edges towards its halfway mark.
Oscar Piastri has identified consistency as his most significant area of improvement during his third season in F1. He currently leads the drivers’ championship by 10 points over his teammate, Lando Norris. Piastri has achieved five wins in the first nine races and has displayed strong performance in his battles with Norris. The Australian driver has found it challenging to maintain an advantage over Norris in the past. Piastri mentioned that his main progress this year has been in terms of consistency, racing for wins instead of fourth or fifth places. He emphasized the importance of adapting his mindset and pushing harder to improve his performance, especially in qualifying sessions. Despite a slip-up in Australia where he missed the podium, Piastri has been consistently strong this season, with Imola serving as a valuable reminder that not everything will always go perfectly in F1.
