P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri only managed fifth on a poor weekend, and lost yet more points to Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri attributes his underperformance at the United States Grand Prix to it being a “track-specific” issue, finishing in fifth place. He crashed out of the Sprint on Lap 1 due to an incident with Lando Norris, starting the main race in sixth place behind title rivals Max Verstappen and Norris. Throughout the weekend, Piastri was consistently slower than Norris and Verstappen, finishing fifth and seeing his points lead reduced.
Piastri mentioned feeling uncomfortable on the Austin track, struggling to find pace despite trying different approaches. He acknowledged the need to understand and address the challenges but highlighted his satisfaction with a clean qualifying and race, gaining one position. Piastri expressed confidence in resolving his car’s issues to avoid further point losses to Verstappen and Norris, emphasizing the importance of regaining earlier-season form.
Despite Verstappen’s threat, Piastri remains focused on overcoming his challenges from the recent event to improve results moving forward. He reflected on the unique difficulties faced at the United States Grand Prix compared to other races and noted Red Bull’s enhanced performance post-summer break. Piastri underscored the importance of finding his competitive edge again to maintain his position in the championship battle.
