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Oscar Piastri has seen his F1 title hopes slip away in the last handful of race weekends.
Oscar Piastri has acknowledged the need to improve certain aspects of his driving in order to maintain his chances of winning the F1 title.
After leading the championship for a significant portion of the season, Piastri’s form dipped following the summer break.
Since the Dutch Grand Prix in August, Piastri has struggled to outperform teammate Lando Norris, who has now taken the lead in the championship standings.
With Norris holding a 24-point advantage over Piastri with two races left, the gap could have been wider if not for McLaren’s recent disqualifications in Las Vegas.
Piastri has highlighted a mix of factors, both within and beyond his control, affecting his performance on track.
Despite setbacks, Piastri is focusing on the positives from recent races and aims to bounce back at the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.
With Max Verstappen also tied on points, Piastri faces a tough battle to regain momentum and continue his success at the Lusail International Circuit.
