P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri has been enduring a difficult run of form of late.
Former F1 champion Jenson Button advised current driver Oscar Piastri to address his concerns directly with McLaren’s top management team for resolution in the ongoing F1 title battle. Piastri has faced challenges in form recently, trailing behind teammate Lando Norris for the past six races. The issue began at the Italian Grand Prix, where team orders led to Piastri falling behind Norris on track. Despite a subsequent crash at the Azerbaijan GP, Piastri acknowledged the impact of the previous team orders. With a 24-point gap to Norris in the standings, Button emphasized the importance of Piastri communicating with McLaren’s decision-makers, Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, for transparency and seeking clarification. Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, was also advised by Button that the driver himself should engage directly with the team to address any lingering issues and achieve closure.
