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Oscar Piastri has clarified comments he recently made about how McLaren’s team orders furore at the Italian GP impacted his F1 championship bid.
Oscar Piastri clarified his recent comments about the impact of McLaren’s team orders furore at the Italian Grand Prix on his Formula 1 championship bid. He disclosed that the team’s decision to swap places with Lando Norris weighed on his mind during the subsequent race in Baku. Unfortunately, Piastri crashed during Q3 in Baku and later retired from the race after stalling and crashing on the opening lap. Subsequently, Piastri has not won a Grand Prix, and his 34-point lead from before the incident at Monza has been wiped out by Norris, who now holds a 24-point lead with three races left. Piastri acknowledged the challenges and tough moments faced by all championship contenders, emphasizing the importance of working through disagreements as a team. Looking ahead to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, he expressed confidence that his team has effectively addressed the issues encountered during the season.
