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Oscar Piastri has been the hunted driver for much of the F1 season, but now he must become the hunter to become world champion.
Oscar Piastri, the Australian F1 driver, has shared his confusion over his current struggles in the sport, stating that he is trying to understand what is happening.
Piastri’s performance in Zandvoort was exceptional, but he has faced difficulties in races following the summer break.
He has not secured a podium finish in his last four races and encountered two crashes during the Azerbaijan GP, which came as a surprise considering his previous consistency.
In Singapore, Piastri finished outside the podium after a collision with his teammate, Lando Norris, continuing his challenging streak.
During the North-American double-header, Piastri’s form did not improve, as seen in the US GP Sprint where he collided with Norris and finished significantly behind him in Mexico City.
As Norris claimed pole and victory in the Mexican GP, he moved into the lead of the drivers’ standings, marking the first time Piastri has dropped to second place since Saudi Arabia.
Piastri acknowledged the need for him to adapt his driving style at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez to overcome the recent struggles and learn from the experience.
