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Oscar Piastri has dismissed the theories that his slump over recent rounds has been due to McLaren favouring team-mate Lando Norris in their F1 title battle.
Oscar Piastri refutes the notion that his recent performance dip in Formula 1 is due to McLaren favoring his teammate Lando Norris in the championship battle.
Heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix, Piastri trails in the standings, a contrast to his lead since the Bahrain Grand Prix seven months ago.
Following his win in Zandvoort, Piastri’s results have declined, culminating in a four-race podium drought and a 34-point lead shrinking to a single point.
Speculation arose after Piastri struggled in qualifying in Mexico, leading to suggestions that McLaren may be hindering him to benefit Norris.
Piastri addressed the accusations, stating a thorough analysis of the data revealed the reasons behind his recent struggles, asserting there is no favoritism within the team.
Despite feedback from Bernie Ecclestone and Jos Verstappen, Piastri remains focused on asserting himself and competing for the championship on his terms, emphasizing the team’s support for open communication and individual driver performance.
