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Jos Verstappen has imparted some words of advice to Oscar Piastri amid the McLaren driver’s recent slump in performance, which has seen him lose control of the F1 drivers’ championship battle.
Jos Verstappen has advised Oscar Piastri to “fight back now” as his inconsistent performance in F1 caused him to fall behind Lando Norris in the standings. Piastri has lost his once significant lead over Norris and now Max Verstappen is back in the title race, trailing Piastri by only 35 points with four rounds remaining. Verstappen Sr. expressed concern over Piastri’s uncharacteristic drop in performance and suggested that action must be taken internally.
The speculation of favoritism towards Norris at McLaren has led to accusations of sabotage to Piastri’s car, although Verstappen did not endorse these rumors. The former F1 driver emphasized the urgency for Piastri to respond and reclaim his status as the championship favorite. The pressure is on Piastri to prove his resilience and talent in the final races of the season, as doubts about his ability to handle the competition have emerged.
