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Oscar Piastri has denied that his momentum in the F1 championship battle is wilting as he insisted that he would “rather be where I am” than his competitors.
Oscar Piastri has denied that his hold on the 2025 Formula 1 championship is slipping, emphasizing that he prefers his current position over that of his main competitors.
Piastri faced a setback in the United States Grand Prix, finishing fifth while Lando Norris took second behind Max Verstappen, reducing Piastri’s lead from 34 to 14 points.
Despite recent races without a podium, including a crash in Baku and struggles in Austin, Piastri remains confident that the title is within his reach and not a result of succumbing to pressure.
While Verstappen’s resurgence poses a threat, Piastri’s focus is on regaining his earlier-season form to secure strong results in the remaining five races.
Piastri stressed the importance of performance over points and expressed belief in his ability to win the championship, drawing on past close fights as evidence of potential success.
