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Oscar Piastri denied that there has been a “trend” behind the inroads that McLaren team-mate Lando Norris has made on his F1 points lead over recent races.
Oscar Piastri denies that there is a specific “trend” behind Lando Norris catching up in Formula 1 points standings in recent races. Piastri holds a nine-point lead over Norris heading into the summer break, with the championship fight likely to be between the McLaren teammates. Despite initially extending his lead with wins in Bahrain, Miami, Spain, and Belgium, Piastri faced strong competition from Norris who has won three of the last four races. Piastri remains confident and unfazed by the recent momentum shift towards Norris, focusing on his consistent performance throughout the season. In 2025, Piastri has significantly improved his intra-team challenge compared to the previous year, highlighting better execution in qualifying as a key factor in his title bid. The Australian driver is determined to maintain his strong form and fight for the championship following the break.
