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Jenson Button has underlined a critical opportunity for Oscar Piastri, but has also cautioned that it could be to his detriment.
Jenson Button emphasized the heightened competition at the top of the F1 grid during the Las Vegas Grand Prix, underscoring the increased stakes for Oscar Piastri in his pursuit to catch up to Lando Norris.
Piastri now finds himself trailing his teammate by 24 points in the battle for the first F1 drivers’ championship of their careers, a significant shift from his previous 34-point lead after the Dutch Grand Prix six races ago.
As the championship race tightens, Piastri faces the challenge of closing the gap on Norris over the course of the weekend’s races in Las Vegas.
The former F1 champion highlighted the unpredictability of the upcoming races, noting that while Piastri has the opportunity to gain ground on Norris with strong performances, the competitive field could also lead to significant point swings either way.
The increased number of competitive cars vying for the top spots adds an element of excitement and pressure for Piastri and Norris, with Button acknowledging the potential for both drivers to experience significant wins or losses in the championship battle.
