P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“I think he’ll be a threat every weekend, or most weekends. And I think that’s why you can’t rule him out.”
Oscar Piastri has rejected the notion that Max Verstappen’s uncertain future and speculation about a move to Mercedes will benefit McLaren’s F1 championship aspirations. Despite Verstappen being the closest rival in the driver standings, Piastri is 69 points ahead, and McLaren holds a substantial lead of over 220 points over Ferrari in the constructors’ championship. Piastri believes Verstappen will remain a formidable competitor on most race weekends and cannot be discounted. Verstappen, on the other hand, has acknowledged that Red Bull’s chances for the title are slim due to their struggles in performance and past balance issues. Despite the setbacks, both drivers continue to focus on maximizing their performance and staying competitive in the sport.
