P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Jacques Villeneuve has flagged a worrying ‘continuation’ trend for Oscar Piastri.
Jacques Villeneuve has identified a concerning trend for Oscar Piastri at the Mexico City Grand Prix, as Piastri struggled during Friday’s practice sessions compared to his championship rivals. Piastri finished 12th fastest, trailing behind both Max Verstappen and teammate Lando Norris. Despite leading the world championships, Piastri’s bid for a maiden crown has faltered recently, with his lead narrowing to just 14 points over Norris and Verstappen cutting his deficit significantly. Villeneuve believes that Piastri’s performance has been affected since his difficult weekend in Azerbaijan, leading to a lack of confidence and tense driving. Piastri acknowledges his average performance in Mexico and aims to fine-tune his driving for better consistency in the upcoming rounds.
