P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“In his third year in Formula 1, he is in a situation where the pressure is growing. The free driving from the beginning of the year is no longer so easy.”
Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock has expressed concerns about Oscar Piastri feeling “insecure” under the pressure of the 2025 title race, especially after a challenging weekend at the United States Grand Prix where he collided with teammate Lando Norris.
Piastri’s difficulties continued as he lost crucial points to Norris when he finished fifth in the Grand Prix behind both Ferrari drivers, marking a rough patch in his performance compared to Norris.
Glock mentioned that McLaren as a whole seems affected by the pressure of Red Bull’s resurgence, with Max Verstappen winning three of the last four races and narrowing Piastri’s championship lead to 40 points.
Despite the pressure, Piastri remains optimistic about his position, stating that he would rather be in his current position than that of Norris or Verstappen due to the significant points gap and the belief that finding their pace again will solve their challenges.
The championship battle continues with Piastri aiming to regain his form and fend off the competition in the remaining five rounds of the season.
