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Oscar Piastri denies F1 points lead influenced Lando Norris defeat in qualifying at Italian GP
Oscar Piastri denied that his F1 championship lead over Lando Norris affected his qualifying performance at the Italian Grand Prix, where he qualified third behind Max Verstappen and Norris. Despite the 34-point lead over Norris, Piastri emphasized going all-out for pole position during the qualifying session at Monza. Following his seventh victory at Zandvoort, where Norris encountered issues, Piastri aims to capitalize on more wins. Reflecting on the competitive grid, Piastri acknowledged the tight competition among various teams, notably Red Bull’s strong performance. Despite a challenging start due to missing FP1, Piastri remains optimistic and confident for a strong race day at Monza.
