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Oscar Piastri has said Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel’s title triumphs give him “comfort” heading into F1 Abu Dhabi GP.
Oscar Piastri finds some comfort in the fact that Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel claimed titles from similar deficits in 2007 and 2010, as he heads into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite being 16 points behind Lando Norris, he remains optimistic about his championship hopes, considering past comebacks in F1. Piastri acknowledges the possibility of a turnaround but does not solely rely on historical precedence. His McLaren teammate Norris faces a close battle with Max Verstappen, who trails by only 12 points going into the season’s final race. Piastri clarifies that he hasn’t discussed sacrificing his own ambitions to support Norris and remains focused on his personal quest for the title. Despite Mark Webber’s near miss in 2010, Piastri aims to win the championship for his own satisfaction rather than seeking redemption for his manager. Each McLaren driver is in contention for the title, with Piastri determined to compete for his own pride and success, guided by his own aspirations in the sport.
