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Oscar Piastri could struggle to “recover” from his poor patch of form due to the “gruelling” F1 schedule, according to Jacques Villeneuve.
Jacques Villeneuve expressed concern about Oscar Piastri’s ability to bounce back from his recent poor performances in Formula 1, citing the exhaustion drivers typically face at this stage of the season. Piastri has lost the lead in the drivers’ championship over the past five races, with Lando Norris overtaking him by a narrow margin. The threat from Max Verstappen, who has significantly closed the gap to Piastri, adds to the pressure on the young Australian driver. With only four grand prix and two sprints left in the season, Piastri needs to improve his results to avoid further setbacks. Villeneuve highlighted the upcoming race in Sao Paulo as a crucial moment for Piastri, especially with the potential challenges of rain and chaotic conditions. McLaren’s team principal believes Piastri can perform better in the remaining races despite struggling on low-grip tracks that don’t suit his driving style. However, Villeneuve raised doubts about Piastri’s ability to completely reverse his fortunes given the demanding nature of the season and the lack of time for recovery.
