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Piastri ‘driving differently’ as title doubts creep in
Oscar Piastri has acknowledged that his driving style has evolved during the intense competition in the F1 championship towards the end of the season.
Following a strong performance at the Mexican Grand Prix, Lando Norris has taken the lead in the drivers’ standings, leaving his McLaren teammate Piastri behind by six tenths in qualifying.
Despite not winning a race since the Dutch GP in August, Piastri has accumulated 47 points in the last five races, while Norris has earned 82 points.
Piastri’s recent struggles, including a pivotal DNF in Baku and a collision with Norris in the US GP sprint, have allowed Max Verstappen to close the gap in the 2025 title race.
Piastri admitted to Sky Sports F1 that he has had to adjust his driving approach in the last few race weekends and is focusing on adding new skills to his driving toolbox rather than reinventing himself.
As Piastri analyzes his performance and seeks progress, the competition in the F1 championship intensifies, with Hamilton facing doubts at Red Bull and Verstappen gaining a title boost with updated penalty points.
