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Oscar Piastri makes key admission amid his ongoing F1 form slump.
Oscar Piastri revealed that McLaren’s decision to swap drivers at the Italian Grand Prix was on his mind as he faced a difficult weekend in Baku. McLaren instructed Piastri to let his teammate Lando Norris pass to protect their team’s finish position, which Piastri eventually accepted as fair and in line with the team’s policy of fairness. However, this decision seemed to have impacted Piastri’s performance, leading to a form slump and falling 24 points behind Norris after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri acknowledged that the events at Monza influenced his mindset going into Baku, where multiple factors contributed to his struggles, making it his worst weekend in racing but also a valuable learning experience. Despite the setbacks, Piastri emphasized the importance of learning from challenging weekends and understanding that such experiences are part of every racer’s journey.
