P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri currently leads the F1 title fight over team-mate Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen has seemingly slipped out of contention.
Oscar Piastri believes Max Verstappen is no longer in contention to win the F1 drivers’ championship this season as he leads the title hunt by 81 points.
This leaves Verstappen with a significant challenge in pursuing a fifth consecutive championship, equaling Michael Schumacher’s record with Ferrari.
Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris is currently ahead of Verstappen, just 16 points behind the championship leader.
McLaren has dominated with 10 victories in the 13 races held so far, positioning them as strong contenders for both titles.
Piastri sees the title race now as predominantly between himself and Norris, acknowledging the potential for strong competition from Verstappen, Ferrari, Mercedes, or others throughout the season.
