P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri has endured a difficult run of form across the last handful of races.
Former F1 driver Martin Brundle refuted claims of McLaren sabotaging Oscar Piastri’s car during recent races, despite his struggles compared to teammate Lando Norris. Piastri’s form has significantly declined over the last five grand prix weekends, in stark contrast to their earlier season performance. With Norris leading the championship after a dominant win in Mexico, Piastri finished fifth, marking his fourth consecutive race without a podium. Brundle expressed confusion over Piastri’s sudden loss of form, suggesting a possible lack of confidence and external distractions affecting his performance. While dismissing sabotage rumors, Brundle emphasized the need for Piastri to regain his earlier momentum as the title fight enters its final stages, pointing out that McLaren is invested in his success.
