P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri cannot afford a repeat of Baku in Singapore this weekend, particularly with Max Verstappen closing in.
Oscar Piastri acknowledges the threat posed by Max Verstappen in the F1 drivers’ title battle, after facing setbacks and learning valuable lessons during the Azerbaijan GP.
As he heads into the Singapore Grand Prix with a 69-point lead over Verstappen, Piastri is now aware of the more focused and successful Verstappen who won consecutive races recently.
Baku marked a disastrous race for Piastri, resulting in his first retirement of the season due to a crash on the opening lap, spotlighting rare errors from the typically flawless Australian competitor.
With Lando Norris closely trailing, Piastri understands the importance of avoiding a repeat of Baku’s mishaps at this weekend’s Marina Bay Circuit.
Piastri emphasized the need to learn from Baku’s challenges, improve as a team, and stay focused on the successful strategies that have propelled them this season, despite the evolving championship landscape.
