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A former F1 world champion has suggested that ‘complacency’ from Oscar Piastri has allowed his McLaren team-mate back into the championship fight.
A former F1 world champion has suggested that Oscar Piastri’s ‘complacency’ has allowed his McLaren team-mate to get back in the championship fight.
After the Dutch Grand Prix, Piastri was 34 points ahead of Norris in the championship, appearing destined for his first title.
Now, Norris leads Piastri by one point with only four races left; Piastri needs to make a comeback at the Brazilian Grand Prix, where more points are available.
The 1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve speculated that Piastri’s rivals might have reached their limit, causing a shift in points rather than Piastri’s form slipping.
Norris is now favored for the 2025 drivers’ title, with Verstappen also a strong contender, as he aims for a fifth consecutive championship.
Piastri must try to regain control starting at the Brazilian GP, where a sprint race victory could re-energize his confidence and momentum going forward.
