P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri is locked in a title fight with McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen not being ruled out of contention.
Oscar Piastri highlighted the major advantages he believes McLaren has over Max Verstappen in the F1 title race. He mentioned that while he and team-mate Lando Norris are in the title fight, Red Bull’s only contender is Verstappen. Verstappen is currently 49 points behind Piastri after nine races. Piastri mentioned the rare scenario of two drivers from one team facing off against one from another team, citing the 1986 F1 season as an example. Piastri expressed that having two drivers pushing McLaren forward provides a significant advantage, despite the challenges it may bring. He emphasized the importance of fighting for the championship and how having a competitive teammate helps increase one’s level in the sport.
