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Oscar Piastri lost the lead in the drivers’ title last time out at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 champion, offered insights into Oscar Piastri’s recent challenges in form. Piastri lost his lead in the drivers’ championship to Lando Norris after a dominant performance by Norris in Mexico City. Piastri had taken the lead in the standings after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and held a significant 34-point lead just a few rounds ago. However, Piastri has struggled to keep up with Norris in recent races, particularly after crashing out in Baku due to pushing too hard. Hill highlighted that Piastri may have become too focused on winning the championship trophy as the season nears its end, causing him added pressure and excitement. Despite coping well with questions about his recent performances, Piastri seems to have faced challenges with the realization of potentially becoming world champion.
