P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri is currently being hunted in the lead of the F1 drivers’ standings, but does not believe one particular driver is in contention for the championship.
Oscar Piastri doesn’t believe George Russell is a contender for the F1 title despite his win at the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell’s victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve marked Mercedes’ first win of the season, beating Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Piastri finished fourth after a collision with Lando Norris, ending McLaren’s podium streak. Russell now sits fourth in the standings, 62 points behind Piastri. Piastri feels Russell’s success in Montreal was expected last year for Mercedes and doubts his championship potential. Despite Mercedes’ recent speed, Piastri believes McLaren will remain strong in future races, trusting in his team’s long-term performance.
