P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri is now just 14 points clear of team-mate Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings, and 40 ahead of Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri is struggling to find a solution to his recent performance decline and regain control in the F1 world championship race. After a disappointing fifth-place finish at the United States GP and a collision with his teammate in the Sprint, his lead has been narrowed to 14 points. Max Verstappen poses a significant threat, trailing Piastri by 40 points after a strong performance in the last five races. Piastri acknowledged his lack of pace during the weekend and the challenging circuit layout of the United States GP. Despite the tough competition, he remains optimistic that regaining his pace will lead to a better outcome in the championship battle. Piastri emphasized the importance of finding speed and maintaining focus for the remaining races to secure his position at the top of the standings.
